Inform porter of the weight of the patient- porters need to be informed if Staff’ the deceased is a bariatric patient. Reduction of ward Screen off the area to the deceased bed space. patient’s distress Complete appropriate documentation, including check list, ensuring Principle of ‘Informed completed deceased notes are available to be transferred to the Staff’ mortuary with the deceased. Ensure note tracking has been completed. Record deaths on the PAS system to ensure all outstanding Ensure all appointments are cancelled. appointments, transport requests etc are cancelled. Completed checklist is retained on ward in identifiable folder and kept for To prevent 6 months prior to being disposed of as confidential waste. of ‘misplacement’ PID
Inform porter of the weight of the patient- porters need to be informed if the deceased is a bariatric patient. Staff’ Screen off the area to the deceased patient’s bed space. Reduction of ward distress Complete appropriate documentation, including check list, ensuring completed deceased notes are available to be transferred to the mortuary with the deceased. Ensure note tracking has been completed. Principle of ‘Informed Staff’ Record deaths on the PAS system to ensure all outstanding appointments are cancelled. Ensure all appointments, transport requests etc are cancelled. Completed checklist is retained on ward in identifiable folder and kept for 6 months prior to being disposed of as confidential waste. To prevent ‘misplacement’ of PID
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