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Carers
In this section
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1Policy statement
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2Purpose
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3Scope
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4Definitions
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5Legal Context
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6Expected Death
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7Unexpected and/or suspicious death
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8Information recording
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9Funeral arrangements
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10Medication
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11Media
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12Possessions
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13Supporting others who use the service
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14Supporting staff
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15Death data processing
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16Carers
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17Pets
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18Recovering equipment
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19Practice guidance
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20Implementation
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21Monitoring and review
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22Expected death flow chart
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23Unexpected and/or suspicious death flow chart
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24Appendix 1 – Guidance on multicultural issues
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25Appendix 2 – Useful organisations and websites
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26Policy details
Although some staff may be given training in emergency first aid they are not expected to be qualified first-aiders. If staff are present when an individual dies they must summon professional assistance (either the GP or the ambulance service) and take only such immediate measures as they feel competent with, or are instructed to take by the person they contact. They must report to their Line Manager as soon as possible and then follow the procedures in section 6 or 7, as appropriate.
Although some staff may be given training in emergency first aid they are not expected to be qualified first-aiders. If staff are present when an individual dies they must summon professional assistance (either the GP or the ambulance service) and take only such immediate measures as they feel competent with, or are instructed to take by the person they contact. They must report to their Line Manager as soon as possible and then follow the procedures in section 6 or 7, as appropriate.
If the deceased was a carer (formally or informally), a C&ACD care manager will ensure that the cared for person is offered a new assessment of their needs and will refer them to the Customer Services Officer Team as a matter of urgency.
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