End of life care
Suitable for
Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Care Managers, Home Carers, Social Workers, Social Care Support Workers, Occupational Therapists
Description
In this workshop participants explore the Gold Standards Framework for
End of Life Care (DoH 2005) and examine values and attitudes, develop
their skills in caring for people at the end of their life.
Attendance choice
1 day
Learning outcomes
On completion of this programme, participants will:
- Understand what the GSF is and the standards within the framework
- Be able to define Palliative Care
- Be able to state the main symptoms associated with end of life care and be able to state how these symptoms are managed
- Understand the stages of loss and bereavement
- Identify cultural, spiritual and religious differences associated with death, care of the dying and deceased person
- Identify systems for support of care staff associated with end of life care
- Have an understanding of legal and ethical considerations associated with end of life care
Programme includes
Linked to the Gold Standards Framework and according to the ‘Seven ‘C’s or key tasks within that framework:
C1 – Communication
C2 – Co-ordination
C3
– Control of Symptoms
C4 – Continuity
C5
– Continued Learning
C6 – Carer Support
C7
– Care in the dying phase
