NMBI Approves Interim Pandemic Guidance on Pronouncement of Death
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We have approved the ‘Interim Clinical Guidance for the Pronouncement of Death by Registered Nurses in Identified Services in the Context of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic.’ This guidance was released today by the Office of Nursing and Midwifery Services, HSE and can be accessed in the HSE Dr. Steeven’s Library.
The guidance document will replace the ‘National Policy for Pronouncement of Expected Death by Registered Nurses’ (HSE, 2017) for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak in Ireland. Online education and training resources facilitate implementation - www.hseland.ie
Before a registered nurse can undertake this expanded role s/he must successfully complete this on-line programme with the following supports in place:
- National HSE Interim Clinical Guidance for the Pronouncement of Death by Registered Nurses in identified services in the Context of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
- Local communication policy in place to support the Interim Clinical Guidance for the Pronouncement of Death by Registered Nurses in identified services in the Context of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
- Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework (2015)
- The Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (2014)
- Local line management support
Following on from completing the online programme, registered nurses must:
- Complete the Self-Assessment of Competency for a Registered Nurse in the Pronouncement of Death in the Context of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic. A copy of this completed self-assessment must be discussed with her/his line manager and a copy logged in her/his human resources file
- In the event that further support is required, please complete the Prerequisite to Pronouncement of Death by a Registered Nurse in the Context of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
Queries about this interim clinical guidance and further information can be addressed to Patrick Glackin, Area Director NMPDU, ONMSD at patrick.glackin@hse.ie
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