Verification of Expected Death

Course Title:  Verification of Expected Death

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

This course is aimed at Registered Nurses Only.

This course will provide the delegates with the knowledge and skills to undertake Verification of Expected Death.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction to the extended role of the Registered Nurse

Discuss the law surrounding Verification of Expected Death

Legal position

Definitions

Responsibilities, accountability, and duties

The Nurse

The GP

The coroner

Procedure for verifying death.

Identify requirements prior to verification of death.

When nurses cannot verify death

The process:

Physical examination

Post-mortem lividity

What is rigor mortis?

Respiratory examination

Circulatory examination

Neurological examination

Corneal reflex

Motor function

Verification Process

Practical on a manikin

Record Keeping

Expectations and requirements

Religion, Social and Spiritual Considerations

Understand the requirements.

Identify where to source relevant information.

Health and Safety

Considerations for infectious patient.

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.