PAIN FREE HOSPITAL INITIATIVE SYMPOSIUM
Starting on:
Nov 30, 2023
Ending on:
Nov 30, 2023
Moderator(s):
Mr. Kennedy Okinda
Kennedy Okinda is a Registered Oncology Nutrition Specialist and Research Officer working at Mwai Kibaki Hospital KNH Annex currently heading Research, Training and Programs unit at the hospital. He has over 8 years’ experience in clinical nutrition, dietetics and research.
Venue:
The event will be held at Mwai Kibaki Hospital KNH Annex training and resource centre. The venue is located at the first floor of kitchen hall
Max Credits:
5 Points

Provider:
MWAI KIBAKI HOSPITAL
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PAIN FREE HOSPITAL INITIATIVE SYMPOSIUM

Starting on:
Nov 30, 2023
Ending on:
Nov 30, 2023
Venue:
The event will be held at Mwai Kibaki Hospital KNH Annex training and resource centre. The venue is located at the first floor of kitchen hall

Description

The Pain Free Hospital Initiative is aimed at improving pain management in Mwai Kibaki Hospital. Treat the Pain is the name of the Program aimed at achieving pain free hospitals. The program has run since 2015 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Kenya Hospices & Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA). The program will adopt lectures and PowerPoint presentations. The participants will get certificates at the end of the training session.

Objectives

1. Participants to gain knowledge in Classification of pain 2. To undertake effective Pain assessment 3. To understand modalities Pain management –Pharmacologic & Non-Pharmacologic 4. To manage Pain in special groups 5. To undertake Reflection on clinical practice

Presenters

  1. Mrs Gladys Mukosi
    Gladys is Palliative care Nurse and Counseling psychologist, She is a Trainer of trainers and has a vast experience in coordinating and facilitating the PFHI training since it started in 2015.
    Kenyatta National Hospital

  2. Dr. Esther Nafula
    Dr. Esther Nafula- Palliative Medicine Physician & Head of Pain & Palliative Care Unit, KNH
    Kenyatta National Hospital

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