Conversations for Practice & Growth: Navigating Hospital Care at EOL

New Educational Series: Conversations for Practice & Growth

Join us for the first session in a new four-part educational series designed to support End-of-Life Doulas in strengthening their understanding of the systems, settings, and relationships that shape end-of-life care.

Part 1: Navigating Hospital Care at End of Life

Hospitals are often a significant part of the end-of-life journey, yet many doulas have limited opportunities to explore how hospital systems function and how care decisions unfold within these settings. In this interactive session, Connie Jorsvik, will share insights into the realities of hospital-based end-of-life care, helping participants better understand the environment, challenges, and opportunities that patients, families, and care teams may encounter.

Connie is a healthcare pioneer, author, and founder of Patient Pathways, with more than 40 years of experience spanning clinical nursing and national leadership in end-of-life advocacy. Her work focuses on empowering patients within complex healthcare systems, and she brings a thoughtful, balanced perspective to understanding how doulas can effectively support individuals and families while maintaining the unique, non-medical role of an End-of-Life Doula.

Through presentation, reflection, and small-group discussion, participants will explore how greater awareness of hospital care can support more informed, compassionate, and context-aware doula practice. Whether you are new to end-of-life work or an experienced practitioner, this session offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding and connect with colleagues through meaningful conversation.