IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CARE HOME STAFF The North West Unified Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Policy has been adopted across Cheshire amp Merseyside and will be implemented in your area in February 2014 ID: 483463
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NORTH WEST UNIFIED DNACPR POLICYIMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CARE HOME STAFF
The North West Unified Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Policy has been adopted across Cheshire & Merseyside and will be implemented in your area in February 2014What does this mean for care homes???
The Unified DNACPR Policy has been adopted as part of the Advance Care Planning process which supports residents to achieve their wishes and preferences for their end of life care.
GPs, following discussions with the patient and/or relatives will make a medical decision the resident is not for CPR and complete a LILAC FORM. This will be left in the care home. If the resident is admitted to hospital or hospice the form must go with the resident. If the resident has an inpatient episode and a DNACPR decision is made, a lilac form will be transferred with the patient back to the care home. The form is transferable between settings and does not need to be rewritten by the GP on the residents returnIf residents already have a DNACPR form in place ask the GP to update to the unified lilac form at next visit (unless review date is due to expire). DNACPR forms in place will still be valid until INSERT LOCALLY AGREED DATE HEREPlease ensure all your staff are aware of this new policy and display prominentlyFor further information please contact:INSERT LOCAL DETAILS HERE
Jan 2014
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