The SA01: Policy Management Framework is your guide to writing/developing or reviewing a policy to ensure it meets with Trust standards.
Use the search function to find the relevant document. If you are unable to open any PDF documents, you can download Adobe Reader by clicking here.
Staff are advised to always check that they are using the correct version of any policies rather than referring to locally held copies. The most up to date version of all Trust policies can be found on this webpage.
* Please note that following the acquisition of Calderstones Partnership NHS FT, South Sefton Community Services transaction and the Liverpool Community Services NHS Trust transaction, a number of policies are specific to staff transferring from these services as indicated.
MMD-POL-010 - End-of Life Care Policy
This policy and linked procedure relates to all staff caring for any adult patient over 18 years where that persons death is anticipated and can be planned for. This may include patients for whom the Trust provide a community nursing service and patients who have an expected death within Mid-Mersey inpatient settings.
This policy and its related procedures do not relate to traumatic or unexpected
deaths. Nor does it relate to the deaths of children who are under 18. This is
available in the End of Life Care for Children Policy & Procedure.
Divisions
- Mid Mersey