Verification of Death Procedure for Registered Nurses 3hrs

Course

In Bognor Regis

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Bognor regis

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The RCN describes VOD accordingly.. ‘Confirmation or verification of death is defined as deciding whether a person is actually deceased. Confirmation or verification of death can be undertaken by a registered nurse however you must check your employer’s policies to determine local agreements about the circumstances in which this can be done’. This half day course will empower trained staff (Registered nurses who’s current registration is active) to carry out the VOD.

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Location

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Bognor Regis (West Sussex)
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39 Elmer Road , PO22 6DZ

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Subjects

  • Staff
  • Nurse
  • Nurse training

Course programme

Summary

Who should attend?

This training is designed specifically for registered nurses who require the skills to enable them fit for purpose to carry out verification of death at their workplace.

Proposed Learner Outcomes - The worker must be able to
  • NMC Guidelines
  • Learning signs of Approaching Death
  • Verification and certification
  • Comforting families /NOK
  • When a nurse cannot verify death
  • Reporting to the coroner
  • Documentation for expectancy of death and DNAR procedures
  • Removal of the body
  • NMC Code and RGN guidelines

How many candidates may attend? This training is limited to 15 staff

Verification of Death Procedure for Registered Nurses 3hrs

Price on request