UM Shore Regional Health is now a member institution of the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), according to Maddie Steffens, program coordinator, UM SRH Palliative Care Program.
CAPC is the nation’s leading resource for palliative care development and growth. As a national, member-based organization, CAPC provides hospitals, health systems, hospices, payers and other healthcare organizations with the tools, training, technical assistance and metrics needed to support successful implementation and integration of palliative care.
Some of the resources available on the CAPC website (https://capc.org) are:
- Highly interactive online training in pain management and communication skills
- Designation status in pain management and communication skills
- Webinars and “virtual office hours” with CAPC faculty
- Moderated discussion forum
- Over 400 tools
- How to Use CAPC central’ video
Getting Started Via the Member Invitation Link:
- If you work at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown: https://www.capc.org/accounts/register-member/ABC9405643/
- If you work at UM Shore Medical Centers at Dorchester or Easton: https://www.capc.org/accounts/register-member/D5E929FD09/
All of clinicians on the front lines of treating seriously ill patients are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions, call Maddie Steffens, 410-822-1000, ext. 5041.