Verification of Expected Death (For Nurses)
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5 Chapters
30 mins

Verification of Expected Death (For Nurses)

This course is aimed at registered nurses who may be working with individuals in end of life care or be expected to verify a death. It will help you to recognise when you are able to verify a death and when you’re not, what to do to verify a death and what is expected to happen afterwards.
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Verification of Expected Death (For Nurses)
5 Chapters
30 mins
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About The Course

This comprehensive course is designed specifically for registered nurses who may find themselves working with individuals nearing the end of life or in situations where they are expected to verify a death. Throughout this course, participants will gain valuable insights into the intricacies of verifying death, including how to accurately assess when they are authorized to do so and when certain circumstances may prevent them from proceeding. In addition to learning the practical steps required to confirm a death, nurses will also be guided on what to do when they are not in a position to verify it themselves. This course will further equip nurses with the knowledge of what to expect in the events following death verification, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle these sensitive situations with professionalism and care. By the end of the course, participants will be empowered with the critical skills and understanding necessary to perform their duties effectively and compassionately during such challenging times.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Understand the definition of verification.
  • Understand what is meant by expected death.
  • Identify who can verify expected death.
  • Recognize how verification of death can help others.
  • Explain different types of death.
  • Understand when is the legal time to confirm death.
  • Explain when death cannot be verified.
  • Understand the verification of death procedure.
  • Explain the responsibilities of the doctor.
  • Identify the clinical documentation to be completed.
  • Explain what happens after confirmation of death.
  • Identify how to support bereaved families.
  • Recognize when to seek support and how to support colleagues.
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Defining verification & expected death
Chapter 2 When expected death can be verified
Chapter 3 Procedure for verification of death
Chapter 4 Procedures following death
Chapter 5 Summary
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