Verification of Expected Adult Death

Verification of Expected Adult Death
VerificationofExpectedAdultDeath
Course Information
Training to discuss local and national guidelines of verifying expected adult deaths in community. Explanation of procedure of verifying an expected adult death. Simulated competency assessment of verifying an expected adult death. It is anticipated that nurses will then gain competency “sign off” verifying an expected adult death in practice.
Learning Outcomes
  • ​To state Inclusion and Exclusion criteria for verifying deaths
  • To demonstrate the practical skills needed to verify death
  • To discuss what steps need to be taken after verifying a death
Legislation Guidance

​Verification of Expected Adult Death by Registered Nurses – Mersey Care Policy Version 8 (Dec 2024) P39

Target Audience
Nurses currently working in community nursing who have experience of caring for patients and their families at the end of their life. Newly qualified nurses who have worked within community setting for more than 12 months.
Band (Suitability)
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LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
Trainer or Facilitator

​Helen Mack – helen.mack@merseycare.nhs.uk

07909966368
Useful Links / Resources

​Hospice UK (2024) 6 th Edition of Care After Death: Registered Nurse Verification of Expected Adult Death Guidance. Available at

https://professionals.hospiceuk.org/what-we-offer/publications

Hospice UK (2022). Care after death: guidance for staff responsible for care after death (fourth edition). Available at: https://www.hospiceuk.org/what-we-offer/publications?cat=72e54312-4ccd-608d-ad24- ff0000fd3330

https://www.gov.uk/when-someone-dies

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