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Family Handover bags |
To be used to return clothing to family on death of a patient. Fold clothes with respect. Do not put any food or perishable products or soiled linen in the bag |
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Order from stores via Point of Use Team: Product Code no: 02CM1255 |
Keepsake pouch |
For the return of small personal items like jewellery, watch or religious artefacts |  |
Order through End-of-Life Care Co-ordinator Mairead.Lyons5@hse.ie or 087/6369210 |
End-of-Life desktop symbols |
Place on nurses station to alert people that a significant event is happening on the ward- a patient is dying or has died |  |
Order through End-of-Life Care Co-ordinator Mairead.Lyons5@hse.ie or 087/6369210 |
End-of-Life door symbols |
Place on the door or bed space (with permission from family) when patient is recognised as dying or has died. To bring dignity to the surrounding area |  |
Order from CUHStationery.Orders@hse.ie Also available from Mairead.Lyons5@hse.ie |
Care of the Dying Patient Guidance Pro-forma |
Initiate this form for all patients when they are recognized as dying to ensure consistent high quality and holistic care for all |  |
Form number: 0766. Order from CUHStationery.Orders@hse.ie |
Comfort/ Memory Blankets |
Offer to all patients when recognized as dying to surround them with warmth, comfort and love. Families can bring this blanket home with them as a memory of their loved one. |  |
Order through End-of-Life Care Co-ordinator Mairead.Lyons5@hse.ie or 087/6369210 |
Flicker candle |
Offer option to all families. Place on Locker on death. Add other items (religious /personal to this space as per patients previously known/families guidance) |  |
Order through End-of-Life Care Co-ordinator Mairead.Lyons5@hse.ie or 087/6369210 Also liaise with Pastoral Care Team for support |
End of Life Care Drape |
To be used on the bed of patient when they die. Crest to chest. Promotes dignity, respect and sense of ceremony on death |  |
One per ward. Each drape will have the name of the ward on it. To be laundered after each patient. Place used drape in a clear bag and bring directly to laundry. A replacement drape for your ward will be given to you. |