Caring for the Caregivers: The SAGE Program's Impact on End-of-Life Practice 2026

Join Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, and Gabriela Bambrick-Santoyo, MD, for an in-depth look at the Staff Assistance Guiding End of Life (SAGE) program—a pioneering initiative designed to support healthcare staff navigating the complexities of end-of-life care. Now one year in, this webinar will explore the rationale for SAGE’s creation, its structure and activation process, and key trends and outcomes observed to date. Attendees will gain insight into staff experiences, program effectiveness, and future directions, including future integration with supportive and pediatric care.


Presenter(s): Michelle Rausen, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, and Gabriela Bambrick-Santoyo, MD

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
February 01, 2026
Expiration Date:
December 31, 2026 11:55 PM
Seminar Objectives
  • 1. Describe the purpose, structure, and activation criteria of the SAGE Team.
  • 2. Explain the rationale behind the creation of the SAGE Team and the unmet needs it addresses.
  • 3. Summarize key data collected during the first year of the program, including activation trends, staff feedback, and outcomes.
  • 4. Discuss future opportunities to expand the SAGE Team’s impact, including integration with Supportive Care and Pediatric Services.
Caring for the Caregivers: The SAGE Program's Impact on End-of-Life Practice
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