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Bringing you the latest legal updates and specialist insights into current issues, including presentations from:

· Age Concern

· Northland DHB

· Buddle Findlay

· Claro

· Retirement Villages Association

· Creative Abilities

· Hospice South Auckland

· Health & Disability Commission

· Counties Manukau DHB

· Vida Law

· Capital & Coast DHB

PLUS separately bookable workshop:

Managing difficult conversations in aged care

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Provides legal updates and professional insights relevant to those working in all areas of elder healthcare. This year marks the 10th edition of this popular annual event. As well as covering all the key regular topics, it will bring awareness to some broader ethical and practical issues pertinent to elder care professionals facing a growing ageing population.

Attendees will gain the latest legal knowledge and have the chance to hear from elder care specialists from around New Zealand, making this a comprehensive event for all those who aim to play a part in providing optimal healthcare for our elderly.

10th annual edition

MEET THE CHAIR:Holly Hedley, Senior Associate, Buddle FindlayHolly is a Senior Associate in Buddle Findlay’s national health and employment teams. Holly advises on the full range of health and employment issues and has particular expertise in medico-legal issues, human rights and privacy law. She has worked as in-house counsel (on a long-term secondment basis) for the Ministry of Health and for several large DHBs. She is a co-author in a chapter exploring the legal issues in death and dying in New Zealand’s first Elder Law text book and she is a contributor in the soon to be published Feminist Judgements Project Aotearoa.

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GAIN INSIGHTS into the complex legal, ethical and practical challenges affecting clinical decisions and outcomes for patients in elder care, including:

· Concerns and priorities for a growing ageing population

· The introduction of a PPPR Toolkit

· Legal issues in end-of-life care

· Mental capacity law and how it can be best applied

· Recognising & acting on cases of elder abuse; legal and social perspectives

· Improved well-being initiatives for elderly with disabilities

· Investigating a new palliative outcomes initiative

· Sexual relationships; Rights vs. protection for vulnerable older people

· Highlighting ACC issues for older claimants

· Practical insights for performing capacity assessments

· Addressing pay equity issues in the elder sector

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8.30 Registration and coffee

9.00 Opening remarks from the ChairHolly Hedley, Senior Associate, Buddle Findlay

PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE OF ELDER CARE

9.10 Ministerial Address: Outlining government priorities for the well-being of an ageing populationIn this session we discover what legislative and financial support is planned by the government in response to a growing ageing population.Minister under invitation

9.30 Common and growing areas of concern for the ageing population· What are the most common and growing complaints raised with Age Concern

· How is Age Concern working with the Government and other agencies to address these issues?

· Case studies: Identifying positive outcomes witnessed through contact with Age Concern

Stephanie Clare, Chief Executive, Age Concern

10.00 Introducing a PPPR Toolkit We hear an overview of the PPPR Toolkit which has been developed and rolled out through Northland DHB. This resource has potential for assisting professionals in other regions when negotiating the delicate issues surrounding assessing capacity, working with EPA’s or lack of EPA’s, the legal rights and sound decision making in the best interests of elderly patients suffering limited mental capacity. Rachel MacKinnon, Social Worker - Health of Older People, Northland DHB

10.30 Morning break

ADDRESSING PRESSING CONCERNS11.00 Social and legal perspectives in recognising and

acting on cases of elder abuse and neglect In this session we hear some cases of elder abuse and neglect, and ways that cases have been identified and managed alongside legal outcomes.· Introducing example cases of elder abuse· What next? Discussing the follow up - legal, physical and emotional care provided for the victims

· Navigating the legal processes involved in real cases of elder abuse

· Highlighting considerations to aid best outcomes for victims of elder abuse

Hanny Naus, Professional Advisor for Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services, Age Concern

11.50 Panel: A discussion on the available and future skills and knowledge capability and any gap in capacity, faced with an ageing population· What are the clinical gaps encountered or predicted with the growth of the ageing population?

· What is the potential for developing government policy around a potential shortage?

· How can professionals be proactive and active in mitigating a skill shortage?

Hamish Peart, Partner, Schmidt & Peart Law LtdTrish Chivers, Social Work Professional Lead, Hutt Valley DHB

12.30 Lunch break

LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AROUND VULNERABLE OLDER PEOPLE

1.30 Mental capacity law: Making a difference in the here and now· A brief overview of current law around mental health capacity

· What are the protective mechanisms within the current legal framework?

· How can we plug the gaps unmet by current law? Iris Reuvecamp, Principal, Vida Law

2.10 Practical insights for performing capacity assessments on older patients· Understanding what constitutes capacity in older patients

· Exploring environmental factors that affect capacity· Performing a capacity assessment; available tools and testing

· Investigating digital tools to support assessmentDr Mark Fisher, Clinical Head - Mental Health Services for Older People, Counties Manukau DHB / Middlemore Hospital

2.50 Legal issues in end-of-life care· The current law - including discussing the legal status of advance directives and DNRs

· The status of the 'right to die' in New Zealand and overseas -Lecretia Seales' case (and others)

· Looking ahead - the End of Life Choice Bill and other developments

Holly Hedley, Associate, Buddle Findlay

3.30 Afternoon break

3.50 Improving cultural competence in the field of elder care· Exploring the evolving diverse nature of our communities

· Identifying increasingly common issues around cultural differences encountered by practitioners

· Understanding and communicating effectively in a healthcare setting

· Advocating for person-centric communication for effective cultural competence going forward

Ben Gray, Senior Lecturer - Dept of Primary Health Care & General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington

4.30 Sexual relationships; Rights vs. protection for vulnerable older people This session outlines legal parameters and guidelines for practitioners, social workers and care givers who have concerns about older people in their care. Where are the ethical and legal boundaries around an older person’s right to autonomy vs. their right to protection from unwanted sexual contact? Anita Miller, Partner, Claro

5.00 Summary remarks from the Chair and Networking Drinks

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9.05 Welcome back from the Chair

ELDER CARE FOR PATIENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITY

9.10 Update from the Office of the Health & Disability Commissioner· Reviewing recent cases brought to the attention of the HDC

· What are the primary areas of concern for consumers?

· What are the HDC’s recommendations in response to these concerns?

Sarah Royal, Chief Legal Advisor Health & Disability Commissioner

9.50 Enabling Good Lives - strategies to improve well-being for elderly with disabilities· Advocating for a person-centric approach rather than one-size-fits-all

· Discussing resources accessible for elderly living with disabilities, such as the “Enabling Good Lives” project

· What strategies can be implemented to improve the well-being for our ageing population suffering long term disability

Jey Balasundaram, Client Services Manager, Creative Abilities

10.30 Morning break

SUPPORTING THE END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY

11.00 Introducing the Poi project; a Palliative Outcomes InitiativePoi is an Auckland-wide initiative to provide palliative care to more Aucklanders, earlier in their end-of-life journey and is planned for delivery in late 2017.· Understanding the Poi project and how it was initiated

· What are the desired outcomes and benefits to both patients and agencies?

· How will this be implemented and rolled out going forward?

· What is the potential for the project nationwide?Dr James Jap, Clinical Director and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Totara Hospice South Auckland

11.40 Panel: Addressing legal and clinical end-of-life issue· What are the most common or difficult to navigate legal issues encountered or witnessed by professionals when dealing with those with life-limiting illnesses and their families or support persons?

· What are the most challenging situations for clinicians and social workers, and are changes in legislation the answer to addressing these?

· Spotlight on euthanasia; is this desirable from the point of view of health professionals?

Mark Weatherall, Geriatrician, Capital & Coast DHB / Wellington Hospital Dr James Jap, Clinical Director and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Totara Hospice South Auckland Nicola Ridder, Senior Associate, Buddle Findlay

12.20 Lunch break

TOPICAL ISSUES FOR ELDER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

1.20 Retirement villages and the continuum of careIn this session we investigate the balance of resources needed to care for those in residential care. The Healthy Ageing Strategy, released by the National-lead Government in December 2016 expects a more efficient use of resources and changing DHBs’ policies to allow villages to deliver this care themselves under contract will result in better outcomes for residents and the operator.John Collyns, Executive Director, Retirement Villages Association

2.00 Addressing ACC issues for older claimants· Why many older patients can suffer exclusion from ACC cover

· What does this mean in the context of accidents and the treatment of injuries?

· What is the impact of changing demographics and longevity on the current systems?

Hamish Peart, Partner, Schmidt & Peart Law Ltd

2.40 Afternoon break

3.00 Addressing pay equity issues in the elder sectorIn this session we hear an overview of the legal battles surrounding pay equity for workers in the health sector. What developments have occurred since Kristine Bartlett's pay equity claim against TerraNova and what challenges will the future hold?Jennifer Howes, Senior Solicitor, Buddle Findlay

3.30 Issues around welfare guardianship in New Zealand· What are the current regional differences around welfare guardianship?

· Exploring the legal and practical challenges for the patient, families and practitioners

· How can lawyers work with other professionals to create better outcomes for elderly patients?

Annette Gray, Partner, Buchanan Gray Lawyers & Mediators

4.10 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference

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Day 27 March 2018

Carla has been working as a palliative care Nurse Practitioner since 2010, mostly in the aged care sector. Part of that work has involved implementing Advance Care Planning in residential aged care facilities, and supporting staff to have difficult conversations. She has also been involved in the national Advance Care Planning training programme since 2012, facilitating advanced communication skills training, and training facilitators to deliver the ACP courses.

Oleg works as a palliative care specialist at Totara Hospice South Auckland and a geriatrician in the Mental Health Service for Older People team at ADHB. He is professional teaching fellow in the School of Population Health, Auckland University and a trained facilitator in advance communication skills for the New Zealand ACP Cooperative. His interest lies in the challenges of providing effective dementia care in an environment of increasing resource constraints and the impact of cultural and moral norms on our approach to care.

SEPARATELY BOOKABLE POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Managing difficult conversations in aged careIn this workshop you will learn ways to approach and manage a variety of difficult conversations which may be encountered by professionals working in aged health care. Whether it’s trying to communicate with patients, discussing end of life options or talking to families about advance care planning, this workshop will discuss the skills necessary in making these conversations easier to mange and come to terms with.· Outlining common conversations unique to elder care· Skills for effective communication in emotion-fuelled situations· Tools for aiding and supporting communication with patients suffering dementia· How to professionally induce calm and provide reassurance to a patient or family during

difficult conversations· Balancing conversations: Keeping families, patients or residents, co-workers and other health care

professionals informed· Ways to protect your own well-being and find support · Conversations in advanced care planning and end of life planning· Exercises: Practice in difficult conversations

Oleg Kiriaev, Consultant, Totara Hospice South AucklandCarla Arkless, Nurse Practitioner, Nelson Tasman Hospice

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