Symptom Management Symptom Management 04_24 04_25 verifying death Managing death rattle Managing agitation and restlessness in the dying phase Explain how to minimise the distress of symptoms related to the last days of life Symptom management Symptom Management 04_26 04_35 Managing distress during the dying phase Assessment and management of agitation Describe appropriate comfort measures in the final hours of life Symptom management 04_36 to 04_41 These sessions cover management of advanced illness symptoms that may be useful Explain the circumstances when life-prolonging treatment can be stopped or withheld Advance Care Planning Advance Care Planning Communication Symptom Management Integrating Learning 01_05 01_06 03_30 04_05 05_17 Advance decision to refuse treatment (ADRT) – principles Advance decision to refuse treatment (ADRT) – in practice Discussing ‘do not attempt CPR’ decisions Influence of transition points and crisis on decision making in symptom management Dying in intensive care unit Identify the signs that death has occurred Symptom Management 04_23 Recognising the dying phase, last days of life and verifying death
Be able to support individuals and others during the last days of life Demonstrate a range of ways to enhance an individual’s well- being during the last days of life Assessment Symptom management Social Care Spirituality 02_05 04_36 to 04_41 06_06 08_04 Assessment of psychological well being These sessions cover management of advanced illness symptoms that may be useful End of life care in care homes and domiciliary care settings Spiritual resources and quality of life Work in partnership with others to support the individual’s well-being Symptom Management Social Care Spirituality 04_03 06_02 08_05 Communicating the plan of management and care Palliative care social work Spirituality and the multidisciplinary team Describe how to use a range of tools for end of life care according to agreed ways of working Advance Care Planning Advance Care Planning Assessment Integrating Learning Integrating Learning 01_04 01_17 02_19 05_21 05_22 ACP in practice: using end of life care tools Developing ACP in your organisation Uses and limitations of assessment tools A unified DNACPR Policy Using the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track Pathway Tool Support others to understand the process following death according to agreed ways of working Integrating Learning Integrating Learning 05_19 05_20 Care after death I – Introduction to care after death Care after death II –
Integrating Learning 05_10 to 05_12 decision making in symptom management These sessions cover critical situation scenarios that may be useful Be able to work according to national guidelines, local policies and procedures, taking into account preferences and wishes after the death of the individual Implement actions immediately after a death that respect the individual’s preferences and wishes according to agreed ways of working Assessment Integrating Learning Integrating Learning 02_14 05_19 05_20 Assessment of dying phase and after death Care after death I – Introduction to care after death Care after death II – Providing personal care after death Provide care for the individual after death according to national guidelines, local policies and procedures Integrating Learning Integrating Learning 05_19 05_20 Care after death I – Introduction to care after death Care after death II – Providing personal care after death Explain the importance of following the advance care plan to implement the individual’s preferences and wishes for their after-death care Advance Care Planning Advance Care Planning Assessment 01_02 01_03 02_14 Cultural and spiritual considerations in ACP Benefits and risks of ACP to patients, families and staff Assessment of dying phase and after death Follow agreed ways of working relating to prevention and control of infection when Integrating Learning Integrating Learning 05_19 05_20 Care after death I – Introduction to care after death