Palliative Pupus April 2026
2026-04-15 17:15 - 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Palliative Pupus is a unique opportunity to hear about a palliative care case. It is good for palliative care practitioners to learn and increase skills. It is also an excellent opportunity to learn about what palliative care really is and what our amazing colleagues actually do. Cases usually involve a range of practitioners including doctor, nurse, chaplain and social workers and cover physical, emotion and spiritual issues.

Wed April 15 – in person & zoom5:15 -6:30 PM HSTQueen’s Conference Center & zoom

Register for the zoom part of meeting of Palliative Pupus

For the dates we meet in person (and zoom) we meet at the Queen’s Conference Center (QCC). We hope you will join us to see colleagues in person and eat real pupus. Please bring something to share!!

Validated parking for the Miller St. Parking lot (Miller only) at the QCC front desk. For those who cannot attend in person, please join us on zoom. Please see our website for QCC and parking information.

Kōkua Mau Meeting April 2026 - Burnout
2026-04-30 15:00 - 17:00
Alexis Fodran, DNP, APRN, Director of Palliative Care at Navian will be our guest speaker and present her recent research for her DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) as well as lead us in practical exercises for burnout prevention. (Short exercises that all of us can make time for!!)

﻿Burnout is a phenomenon that affects every workplace; palliative care and hospice work are especially susceptible. Given the projected growth of the aging population, skilled healthcare workers are necessary to care for our kūpuna.

In efforts to address this phenomenon, significant research has been done to address this concern. One area of research that has shown benefit is the implementation of a mindfulness program. The Palouse Program has been researched highlighting improvements in burnout, and this program was implemented at a home-based palliative care and hospice agency. Please join us for updates from the community and let Jeannette know if you have information to share.

Thur April 30 (April has 5 Thursdays)3-5 PM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register in advance for this zoom meeting:

Advance Care Planning for professionals Class HPH
2026-05-20 12:00 - 16:00
This class is offered for physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians. It promotes ACP introductions and will review key elements and processes related to ACP, Advance Directives and POLST in the clinic.

Course Objectives:

Apply ACP resources to promote advance care planning discussions.

Promote patients’ knowledge of advance directives including healthcare power of attorney designation.

Identify the differences between an Advance Directive and Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and implement correct documentation of these documents.

Implement and standardize ACP processes.

Identify the Hawai‘i requirements of Medical Aid in Dying, Our Care, Our Choice Act.

Engage the multi-disciplinary team patient-centered discussion addressing advance care planning.

First Insurance Center (FIC)Honolulu, HI

Other dates:

Wednesday, 5/20/2026, 1200 – 1600 FIC 970 Tuesday, 8/11/2026, 1230 – 1630, FIC 970Thursday, 11/5/2026 0800 – 1200, FIC 630

Registration:

HPH Employees: Manager’s Approval is required prior to registering AND register online through the HPH Learning Center (HLC). Type in the Catalog: ACP; Select Course: HPH – Advance Care Planning (ACP) Class.

Non HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/ or contact Michelle Cantillo, RN, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org. Any questions, call Michelle Cantillo at 808-535-7874.

Download the flyer for CE information

Advance Care Planning Advance Directives and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Facilitator Training
2026-06-17 08:00 - 16:00
This training is offered for nurses, physicians, social workers, and other clinicians and focuses on communication skills to improve ACP discussions. The class will review key elements and processes related to ACP, advance directives and POLST development.

Wed June 17, 20268:00-16:00

Course Objectives:

Identify end-of-life options including Hawai‘i’ requirements on Medical Aid in Dying, Our Care, Our Choice Act.

Apply advance care planning resources to promote advance care planning discussions.

Engage the multidisciplinary team to patient centered discussion addressing advance care planning.

Promote patients’ knowledge of advance directives, including healthcare Power of Attorney designation.

Implement correct documentation of Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), full and limited treatment, me-limited trials and Comfort Care.

Promote correct process of ACP documents, access and utilization in your organization.

Other dates: Wed May 20, Wed June 17, Wed September 9

Registration: HPH employees: Manager’s approval is required prior to registering AND register online through HPH Learning Center (HLC). Type in catalog: Advance Care Planning or POLST; Select course: HPH – Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives and Facilitator Certification.

Non HPH participants: Register online: https://www.hawaiipacifichealth.org/health-wellness/continuing-education/.

Any questions contact Michelle Cantillo, RN, HPH ACP Coordinator via email michelle.cantillo@hawaiipacifichealth.org.

Download the flyer for CE information

Hawai’i Pacific Health is offering free online Advance Care Planning classes June 2026
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:30
Register and attend with your family and friends to learn the importance of advance care planning.

KEY AREAS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE:

Why it is important to have early conversations on your wishes with your loved ones.

How to complete an advance directive, understanding the role of a health care power of attorney and choosing wisely.

Reviewing the difference between an advance directive and Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) document.

Sharing the information with your loved ones and medical providers.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, classes are only available via Zoom virtual classroom. Register with your email address and you will receive a Zoom link. Space is limited.

Register today for this free event: HawaiiPacificHealth.org/ACP-Registration. If you have further questions, email Michelle Cantillo, RN, Advance Care Planning Coordinator at Michelle.Cantillo(at)HawaiiPacificHealth.org or call 808-535-7874 and leave a message.

Download the flyer
