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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Guide

The document outlines a training module focused on palliative and end-of-life care, covering six key learning outcomes. These include identifying and applying palliative care principles, providing end-of-life support, post-death care, receiving and preparing bodies at a mortuary, and adhering to security requirements. Each section emphasizes the importance of dignity, respect, and legal considerations throughout the care process.

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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Guide

The document outlines a training module focused on palliative and end-of-life care, covering six key learning outcomes. These include identifying and applying palliative care principles, providing end-of-life support, post-death care, receiving and preparing bodies at a mortuary, and adhering to security requirements. Each section emphasizes the importance of dignity, respect, and legal considerations throughout the care process.

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MODULE CONTENTS:

[Link] and applying palliative approach to care


1.1 . Basic concept of palliative and hospice care.
1.2 Identifying physiological changes
1.3 Assessing client using palliative principles and approach
1.4 . Pain management and quality of life
1.5 . Formulating lifestyle choices and plan of care
1.6 Planning multidisciplinary palliative care

LO2. Providing end of life care.


2.1 . Stage of death and dying
2.2 . Legal and ethical issues during dying care
2.3 .Supporting person, families and care givers
2.4 . End of life care

LO3. Providing care after death


3.1 Applying standard precautions during care of body
3.2 Carrying out with dignity and respect
3.3 Postmortem care
3.4 Cleaning the mortuary environment
3.5 Bereavement support

LO4. Receive bodies at mortuary


4.1 Ensuring identification with records.
4.2 Transferring bod to morge
4.3 Documenting with the legal requirements
4.4 Storing Body

LO5 Prepare bodies for viewing


5.1 Preparing and presenting body
5.2 . Treating body with respect where practicable
5.3 . Maintaining correct lines of communication with key personnel
5.4 . Showing Empathy to bereaved family and friends
5.5 Documentation
LO6. Following security requirements
6.1 Handling Evidence
6.2 Following Security procedures
Liaising with internal and external personnel

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