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CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER SEVEN. When the patient dies. Note the time of death. Check if loved ones are ok. Notify hospice. At a facility; notify a staff member. After the patient dies. Offer your condolences Support and compliment loved ones

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CHAPTER SEVEN

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  1. CHAPTER SEVEN

  2. When the patient dies • Note the time of death. • Check if loved ones are ok. • Notify hospice. • At a facility; notify a staff member.

  3. After the patient dies • Offer your condolences • Support and compliment loved ones • If permitted by hospice and loved ones, gently close the patient’s eyes/mouth • Offer loved ones some alone time with the patient’s body • Suggest tactfully that loved ones leave the room when the mortuary comes • Share stories about the patient while waiting for the mortuary • Stay with the loved ones while the mortuary prepares and picks up the body • Remind loved ones of hospice bereavement services being available • At a facility; thank staff members and sign out

  4. The importance of self-care Take care of your health: Mentally Physically Emotionally Spiritually • Prevent burnout

  5. Relax… • Boundaries • Support system • Music • Take a walk… • Write poetry… • Get enough rest!

  6. Gentle Pass Times May you find some comfort here

  7. Gentle Pass Times Written by: Francisca Stolzenbach Music sung by: Francisca Stolzenbach

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