Join the Inaugural Assisi Hospice Education and Research Festival!

Be part of the first-ever Assisi Hospice Education and Research Festival, where we tackle the unique opportunities and challenges of integrating education and research within community healthcare. Focused on palliative care, this event will provide an exclusive platform to explore the implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in nursing — an innovative framework designed to clarify competencies, enhance supervision, and elevate clinical training in hospice settings.

Drawing from Assisi Hospice’s 5-year journey, our experts will share practical strategies for advancing research in community care. The session will highlight the pivotal role of research in improving service delivery, staff development, and the overall quality of care in palliative settings.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, expand your professional network, and contribute to the future of palliative care education and research!

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Who Should Attend?

Palliative and acute care practitioners, educators, administrators, and leaders, alongside community healthcare providers interested in developing clinical services, education, and leadership. This forum is also open to both public and private-sector healthcare professionals from other disciplines.

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Program

EPAs in Palliative Care Nursing: Advancing from Framework to Practice

This session offers a focused exploration of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for palliative care nursing. Participants will build a foundational understanding of EPA principles within competency-based education and learn how to adapt this framework specifically for hospice and community care settings. It emphasizes practical application, featuring strategies for clinical implementation and supervision, while sharing key insights and lessons from real-world adoption. Through collaborative dialogue, attendees will identify common challenges and enablers, fostering a shared vision to advance EPA training across the wider palliative care sector.

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Lunch Symposium – Education and Research In Community Palliative Care Services – Taking the First Step

This session provides an introduction to education programmes development and conduct of research projects within the community healthcare sector. Participants will learn about needs analyses, lesson planning, and programme evaluation methods. Considerations when conducting research in community settings, such as resource constraints and stakeholder engagement will also be explored   Through their sharing, the speakers hope to encourage future collaborations and inspire fellow professionals to take the first step towards new education and research endeavours.

12.15pm – 12.30pm

Registration

12.30pm – 2.00pm

Education and Research in Community Palliative Care Services – Taking the First Step

(Lunch Included)

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Research 101: Enablers, Barriers, and Insights

This session offers an overview of Assisi Hospice’s research portfolio, highlighting key findings from ongoing and completed studies in education research, staff development, and clinical services. It is designed to help participants from various organizations identify potential research interests and priorities within their own contexts. The session will culminate in a panel discussion focusing on future opportunities and advancing meaningful research across the palliative and community care sector.

4.45pm – 5.00pm

Closing Session: Q&A and Final Takeaways

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Speakers

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Registration closes 11 March 2026

For enquiries, please contact Joanne at EduFestival@assisihospice.org.sg