Call local law enforcement if doctor is not present
4
Record the time and date of death
5
Remove any medical equipment being used by patient
6
Clean and prepare the body post death
7
Notify patient's family and loved ones
8
Provide emotional support and counselling to grieving family members
9
Collect the patient's belongings, and safely store them for family members to retrieve
10
Approval: Social Worker's documentation
11
Contact funeral home and arrange for body pickup
12
Organize post-death therapies for family
13
Perform administrative tasks like closing the patient's file, updating records, etc.
14
Verify with local health department for potential infectious diseases
15
Prepare report of death for hospice records
16
Approval: Medical Director's report
Verify and confirm the passing of the patient
This task is to verify and confirm the passing of the patient, which is a crucial step in the hospice death procedure. It ensures that accurate information is obtained and documented. The desired result is to have the confirmation of the patient's passing. The challenge could be obtaining the necessary details, but it can be resolved by contacting the appropriate authority or medical professional. Please provide the following information:
1
Confirmed
2
Pending
3
Not Confirmed
Inform doctor or hospice care team of the death
This task is to inform the doctor or hospice care team about the death of the patient. It is important to notify them promptly to ensure appropriate actions are taken. The task's impact on the overall process is to involve medical professionals in the next steps. The desired result is to have the doctor or hospice care team informed. Please provide the following information:
Call local law enforcement if doctor is not present
In case the doctor is not present, this task involves calling local law enforcement. This step ensures legal obligations are fulfilled and proper documentation is done. The desired result is to have local law enforcement notified if the doctor is not available. Please provide the following information:
1
Yes
2
No
Record the time and date of death
This task involves recording the time and date of the patient's death. Accurate documentation is essential for legal and administrative purposes. The desired result is to have the precise time and date of death recorded. Please provide the following information:
Remove any medical equipment being used by patient
This task focuses on removing any medical equipment that was being used by the patient. The purpose is to clear the space and ensure proper sanitation. The desired result is to have all relevant medical equipment safely removed. Please provide the following information:
1
Oxygen tank
2
Hospital bed
3
IV drip
4
Medical monitor
5
Wheelchair
Clean and prepare the body post death
This task involves cleaning and preparing the body after the patient's death. Proper hygiene and respect are crucial in this step. The desired result is to have the body cleaned and prepared for further arrangements. Please provide the following information:
1
Washing the body
2
Grooming the body
3
Dressing the body
4
Applying necessary oils/lotions
5
Placing personal mementos
Notify patient's family and loved ones
This task focuses on notifying the patient's family and loved ones about the death. Compassion and sensitivity are essential in delivering this news. It ensures that the family is informed promptly. The desired result is to have the family and loved ones notified. Please provide the following information:
Provide emotional support and counselling to grieving family members
This task focuses on providing emotional support and counseling to grieving family members. It is essential to offer empathy and help them through their grieving process. The desired result is to comfort and support the family members during this difficult time. Please provide the following information:
Collect the patient's belongings, and safely store them for family members to retrieve
This task involves collecting the patient's belongings and safely storing them for family members to retrieve. It ensures that personal belongings are not lost or misplaced. The desired result is to have all the patient's belongings collected and securely stored for retrieval. Please provide the following information:
1
Jewelry
2
Clothing
3
Personal documents
4
Valuables
5
Photos/Albums
Approval: Social Worker's documentation
Will be submitted for approval:
Collect the patient's belongings, and safely store them for family members to retrieve
Will be submitted
Contact funeral home and arrange for body pickup
This task involves contacting the funeral home and making arrangements for the pickup of the body. It ensures that proper funeral arrangements are initiated. The desired result is to have the funeral home contacted and arrangements made for the pickup. Please provide the following information:
Organize post-death therapies for family
This task focuses on organizing post-death therapies for the family of the deceased. These therapies aim to provide support and help them cope with grief. The desired result is to have post-death therapies organized for the family. Please provide the following information:
1
Support groups
2
Individual counseling sessions
3
Yoga and meditation sessions
4
Art therapy
5
Music therapy
Perform administrative tasks like closing the patient's file, updating records, etc.
This task involves performing administrative tasks related to the patient's death. It includes closing the patient's file and updating records. Proper documentation is vital for legal and organizational purposes. The desired result is to have the necessary administrative tasks completed. Please provide the following information:
1
Closing patient file
2
Updating medical records
3
Notifying insurance providers
4
Completing necessary paperwork
5
Returning medical equipment
Verify with local health department for potential infectious diseases
This task focuses on verifying with the local health department for potential infectious diseases related to the patient's death. It ensures public health safety and proper reporting. The desired result is to have confirmation or relevant information from the local health department. Please provide the following information:
1
Confirmed infection
2
No infection
3
Awaiting health department response
Prepare report of death for hospice records
This task involves preparing a report of the patient's death for hospice records. Accurate documentation is crucial for organizational and regulatory purposes. The desired result is to have a comprehensive report of the patient's death prepared. Please provide the following information:
