Ambulatory Nursing Services at Home Conference

Conference on Ambulatory Nursing Services at Home – Focusing on Innovations, Quality, and Best Practices

Nursing services at home are one of the fastest-changing areas of healthcare in Lithuania. In response to growing patient needs and systemic changes, the annual conference "Innovations and Current Issues in Ambulatory Nursing Services at Home" is being organized, bringing together leaders, practitioners, and policymakers in this field.

The conference will take place in a unique location – in the very heart of Kaunas, on Laisvės alėja, at the Viešbutis Kaunas. Participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the latest information, hear inspiring practices, and establish professional connections with other healthcare specialists.

"The field of ambulatory nursing services is constantly changing – legal regulations are evolving, quality standards are being implemented, and new forms of services are emerging. This conference is becoming an excellent space not only to learn about the latest developments but also to share insights, challenges, and success stories."

PROGRAM 9:15–10:00 Participant registration 10:00–10:15 Welcoming address to conference participants

10:15–10:45 ASPN services in Lithuania: current situation, changes, and future directions Greta Undžytė, Head of the Nursing and Long-term Care Division, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania

10:45–11:15 ASPN in a small municipality: opportunities, challenges, and daily practice Edita Razmuvienė, Chief Nursing Administrator, VšĮ Širvintų rajono savivaldybės sveikatos centras

11:15–11:45 A person with dementia at home: needs of the patient and their relatives Speaker to be confirmed

11:45–12:15 When service volumes are high: organization, coordination, and continuity of ASPN team services Inesa Tupikovskienė, Senior Nurse, Nursing and Palliative Care Department, VšĮ Karoliniškių poliklinika

12:15–13:15 Lunch break

13:15–13:45 Complex needs of an elderly person at home: a geriatrician's perspective Justina Kilaitė, Geriatrician, Mykolo Marcinkevičiaus ligoninė

13:45–14:15 "We wanted mom to stay at home." Why did it not work out? A daughter's personal experience regarding the family's efforts to care for a loved one at home, the limits, and the moment when home is no longer enough. Jurgita Račė, lecturer, teacher, and daughter