Virtual Nevada Palliative Care Awareness & Education Day Conference - Apr. 16, 2025
The Nevada Palliative Care Quality of Life Advisory Council (PCQL) will host a Virtual event for Palliative Care Awareness & Education Day on Apr. 16, 2025. Celebrating National Healthcare Decision Day, this conference will bring together clinical colleagues and peers throughout the state to share best practices, and practice-related guidance to advance the understanding of the palliative care specialty.
The Palliative Care Awareness Day is designed for physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, fellows, residents, chaplains, medical or nursing students or other members of the health care team interested in acquiring, maintaining or expanding the skills needed to effectively apply palliative care to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Date: Apr. 16, 2025
Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: Virtual event only, registration link to come in February 2025.
General information
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. This type of care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Palliative care is provided by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with the treatment to cure the illness.
Advisory Council Background
The State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life was added to Nevada law according to legislation passed in 2017. The council is to work with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish an information and education program and to assess the availability of patient-centered palliative care in Nevada.
Senate Bill 136, which created the council, required DHHS to encourage hospitals, assisted living facilities, and facilities for skilled nursing with 100 beds or more to educate their physicians, nurses, and clinical staff members regarding palliative care; identify barriers to access to palliative care in Nevada; and to provide information and resources to patients or residents regarding palliative care. The council continues this mission.
About Palliative Care
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Palliative Care: You Are a BRIDGE. This video animation compares palliative care to the foundation of a bridge. While illness may weaken the foundation, the palliative care team provides a stronger layer of support.