Advance Healthcare Planning: Understanding the POLST (Day Workshop)
May 3, 2022264 1st St E
Sonoma, CA 95476
USA
Understanding the P.O.L.S.T.
An interactive workshop (in-person or virtual) will be held twice on:
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, June 8
Day: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Early Evening: 5:30 pm to 6:30pm
What is the “Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment” (POLST) document and why might you need one? The POLST outlines a patient’s wishes regarding resuscitation measures if they are needed. We encourage everyone 18 years older to attend including families, partners, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Presenters include the Hospital’s Medical Director for Emergency Care, Dr. Jasper Schmidt, as well as Sage Conlon, Medical Social Worker (SVH), and Rob Matheson, Community Liaison (By The Bay Health). The workshop is a collaboration between By The Bay Health, Vintage House, and Sonoma Valley Hospital.
SIGN-UP: Register online at vintagehouse.org/classes or by calling 707.996.0311. Specify type of participation, in-person or virtual, at time of registration. There is no cost to attend. In-person sessions will be held at Vintage House, 264 1st Street East, Sonoma, and seating is limited – so sign-up early.
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