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: |
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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% |