Selected EOL Organizational Policies and Practices	Percent “YES”
Administrative policy
Is there currently a written statement of the facility's principles or policy regarding care of residents at the end-of-life?	73.2%
If so, does it address:
Withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining measures such as artificial nutrition?	80.7%
Clinical policies and practices
Are there palliative care policies for managing distressing symptoms such as dyspnea, nausea?	66.7%
Are there policies for arranging for palliative care or hospice when appropriate?	81.5%
Quality monitoring
Have quality assurance mechanisms been established for monitoring delivery of palliative care, such as pain control, management of distressing symptoms (e.g. shortness of breath, anxiety)?	69.9%
When residents are transferred to acute care, is there a routine quality review to assess the appropriateness of transfer?	50.2%
Education
Does on-going in-service education for nursing staff (CNA/LPN/RN) include the symptoms and stages of death and dying?	68.4%
Are there educational materials available for residents/families on decision making and care for those near the end-of-life?	74.5%