The Mental Health Unit at SANAD organized a self-care session at the office for the clinical team, creating a safe space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. The session focused on compassion fatigue and burnout, real challenges faced by those working closely with patients and families, and highlighted practical self-care strategies to support emotional well-being. It was a meaningful reminder that …
Supporting the Development of Palliative Care Services in Palestine
SANAD launched a theoretical training program for a multidisciplinary team from Basmat Hayat Foundation in Nablus, Palestine, comprising three nurses, a physician, and a social worker. The program was designed to build knowledge and capacity in palliative care and support the establishment of a home-based palliative care service within their community. This initiative reflects SANAD’s ongoing commitment to empowering healthcare …
Palliative Care Generalist Training for Taawon Lebanon
SANAD hosted a generalist palliative care training session for nurses affiliated with Taawon Lebanon, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Palestinians through impactful developmental programs in Lebanon and Palestine. The interactive training, tailored to address the unique needs of patients in palliative care, emphasized essential practices and approaches. Through this partnership with Taawon Lebanon, SANAD continues its commitment to …
Annual Retreat
SANAD’s team held their annual retreat last Wednesday in the enchanting city of Byblos: A day filled to the brim with collaboration and teamwork as each unit presented its meticulous plans for the remaining half of 2023, its long-term preparations for 2024, and celebrated remarkable achievements. We dedicated ourselves to team building and capacity building activities, fostering a stronger bond …
PSEA Training to SANAD’s Team by ABAAD
SANAD’s team received a PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) by Abaad, as part of SANAD’s commitment towards creating a safe and respectful work environment that promotes dignity, respect, and gender equality
Documentary Screening
SANAD’s team gathered for a screening of the documentary Watch Over Me, an award-winning, thought-provoking documentary about a Delhi palliative care team visiting terminally ill cancer patients at home. After the screening, the team discussed around the movie and shared relevant experiences over Knafeh. SANAD is committed towards building the capacity and knowledge of its team in their scope of …
Annual Retreat
On May 9th, 2022, SANAD’s team gathered at the Club Hippique Libanais for its annual retreat. SANAD’s multidisciplinary units presented their annual plans and discussed their goals for the year, then spent some quality time with the horses at the stable.
Capacity Building Sessions for the Team
SANAD’s team attended two capacity building sessions on assessment and management of delirium, insomnia, depression and anxiety in palliative care by Dr. Paul Noufi, medical director of the palliative care section at Medstar Harbor Hospital in Baltimore Maryland USA.
Training of Trainers Workshop
A train-the-trainer (TOT) workshop was facilitated by SANAD’s founding president Lubna Izziddin, as well as Farah Demachkieh and Mira Obeid from the quality, research and development unit and delivered to SANAD’s group of trainers composed of Dr. Pamela Farah (medical coordinator), Zeinab Zebara (nursing director), and Chantale Khadra and Zeina Ramadan from the mental health unit.
Communication Skills Session at Bahman Nursing Institute
SANAD’s nursing supervisor Zeinab Zebara delivered a communication skills awareness raising session to nursing students at Bahman nursing institute.
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