ICCER Networking Event: Ethical Dilemmas in Continuing Care 

Join us on October 15th for presentations by Shaniff Esmail and Gary Lepine. Shaniff (Professor, Associate Chair, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta) will be speaking about sexuality and sexual expression in continuing care, while Gary (Clinical Ethicist, AHS) will provide an ethical perspective on cannabis use in continuing care settings. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with our speakers, as well as collaborate with one another in small and large group discussion.

This Networking Event is suitable for all levels of staff, as well as family members! We encourage you to share the event information with family members you think would be interested in attending. Family members of ICCER member organizations* are considered ICCER members and can register for free!

We are excited to provide ICCER members (organizational and individual) with the opportunity to tour the Health Sciences Education & Research Commons Smart Condo. Members are invited to attend a tour of the Smart Condo before the Networking Event, beginning at 8:00 AM. (Members must indicate whether they plan to attend the tour when registering). 

An opportunity to network over coffee and snacks included!

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AGENDA

8:00 - 8:50 AM - Tour of Health Sciences Education & Research Commons Smart Condo (only available to ICCER members)

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM - Welcome and introductions (ICCER)

9:10 - 9:55 AM - Healthy Sexual Expression - "Never Gets Old" - Shaniff Esmail, PhD, MSc OT 

Dr. Shaniff Esmail (Associate Chair, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta) is an Occupational Therapist with extensive research and clinical experience in sexuality and disability, and sexual health education programs. He developed the Post Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health at the University of Alberta and co-produced the nationally televised documentary, SexAbility, which looks at sexuality and disability. Dr. Esmail currently serves as Vice President for both Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health and Alberta Council of Professionals for Sexual Health. He teaches a variety of courses in the Department of Occupational Therapy as well as a variety of human sexuality courses at the U of A in the faculties of Rehabilitation Medicine, Medicine, and Human Ecology. 

9:55 - 10:15 AM - Small group discussion

10:15 - 10:30 AM - Large group discussion

10:30 - 10:40 AM - Break and rotate tables

10:40 - 11:25 AM - Ethical Issues & the Use of Cannabis in Continuing Care - Gary Lepine, Clinical Ethicist, AHS

Gary Lepine is a Clinical Ethicist with Alberta Health Services. Prior to formally joining AHS, he served as a volunteer community member on the Rockyview General Hospital's Ethics Committee. Gary also has a professional development company where his work includes training on workplace environment, team building, and organizational culture. He is also Chairman of the Board at New Heights School & Learning Services, a Calgary school for children on the autistic disorder spectrum. 

11:25 - 11:45 AM - Small group discussion

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Large group discussion 

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Please note: This event is free for faculty, students, staff and family members of ICCER member organizations* and for individual ICCER members. The cost is $50/person for non-members to attend. See the list of ICCER member organizations at the bottom of the page!

Paid registration cancellations must be received no later than 3 business days before the event. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration or contact Emily Dymchuk. Paid cancellations made prior to 3 business days will result in a refund of amount paid, less 10% administrative fee. Cancellations received 3 or less working days prior to the event are subject to a fee equivalent to 50% of the registration fee. There is a "no show, no refund" policy in effect. We do accept replacements to attend in the registrants place. For further information on the refund policy, click here.

*ICCER member organizations: Bethany Care Society, Bow Valley College, CapitalCare, Carewest, College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (staff only), Edmonton Chinatown Care Centre, Excel Society, Extendicare, Good Samaritan Society, Keyano College, Lifestyle Options, NorQuest College, Shepherd's Care Foundation, Sherwood Care, St. Michael's Health Group, University of Alberta, Wing Kei