Many physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges occur at end of life. Often family and other caregivers have little experience with the dying process. Assisting caregivers by teaching them what to expect and how to recognize the common end-of-life signs and symptoms will better prepare them to provide care. Hospice professionals guide patients and caregivers through this process and provide specific services at the time of death, as well as support for the family after death.
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Social workers will receive 1.25 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
CEBroker Provider: 50-290
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401
CEBroker Provider 50-290
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours
Ohio Counselor, Social WOrker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RCX100502
CEBroker Provider: 50-290
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of the Dying Process
“I Didn’t Think It Would be so Hard to Die”- anonymous
What is Death?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Common Symptoms at the End of Life
Coping
Common Physical Symptoms
Delirium
Loss of Appetite
Nausea and Vomiting
Physical Pain
Constipation
Dyspnea
Fatigue
Review
Summary
Section 4: Final Stages of Death
Circulatory System
Energy
Integumentary System
Neurological System
Elimination
Respiratory System
Review
Summary
Section 5: Death Pronouncement
Who Can Pronounce Death?
Steps in Pronouncing Death
Death Notification
Hospice
Presentation
Review
Summary
Section 6: Supportive Interventions Following Death
Focus on the Family
How to Help
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Susan Heinzerling earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as a Master of Life Sciences in physiology from North Carolina State University. She became a doctoral candidate in immunology at the University of South Alabama. Her research experiences in the biomedical sciences led to an interest in evidence-based practices. Ms. Heinzerling began her nursing career as a medical/surgical nurse. Renal patients in acute care with multiple chronic conditions and repeated hospitalizations inspired her practice of hospice nursing. She has worked as a hospice admissions nurse and a hospice RN case manager in both a large urban setting and a rural community. Disclosure: Susan Heinzerling, BSN, RN, CHPN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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