End of Life and Palliative Care Audit - Care Homes

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there a policy in place for end of life and palliative care that aligns with national guidelines (e.g., NICE, Gold Standards Framework)?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained in end of life care, communication, and supporting residents and families through bereavement?

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  • Q3 | Unanswered

    Are residents’ wishes for end of life care discussed and documented in advance care plans?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Are Do Not Attempt CPR (DNACPR) decisions clearly recorded and reviewed regularly?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Are advance decisions or statements respected and included in the care plan?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Are staff aware of residents’ preferred place of care and preferred place of death?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Is spiritual, cultural, or religious support provided in line with the resident’s preferences at the end of life?

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  • Q8 | Unanswered

    Is anticipatory medication available and administered in line with professional guidance and protocols?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Are palliative medications stored, monitored, and documented securely and correctly?

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  • Q10 | Unanswered

    Are pain and symptom management needs reviewed regularly by trained staff or external professionals?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Are multidisciplinary professionals involved in end of life planning (e.g., GPs, district nurses, hospices)?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Are residents and their families involved in decision-making, and are changes clearly communicated?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Are individual care plans updated promptly following changes in a resident’s condition or prognosis?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Are residents supported to maintain dignity and comfort throughout the final stages of life?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Are staff supported emotionally and practically during and after the death of a resident?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Is bereavement support offered to families and carers before and after a resident’s death?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Are after-death procedures respectful, timely, and carried out in line with policy and family wishes?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Are incidents or concerns about end of life care reviewed and used to improve practice?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Is feedback from families on end of life care collected and used to develop the service?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are residents with complex conditions referred appropriately to palliative care specialists?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained in recognising and responding to signs of deterioration or terminal decline?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Are visual or sensory impairments considered in the delivery of compassionate end of life care?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Are nutrition, hydration, and comfort support addressed in the last days of life with sensitivity?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Are any concerns around capacity or best interest decisions properly assessed and documented?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Is the effectiveness of end of life care reviewed in governance meetings and quality reports?

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  • Q26 | Unanswered

    Are care environments adapted to ensure privacy, quiet, and comfort for the dying resident?

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  • Q27 | Unanswered

    Are residents’ choices around personal appearance, rituals, or final arrangements respected?

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  • Q28 | Unanswered

    Is there a consistent, respectful approach to informing other residents about a peer's passing?

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  • Q29 | Unanswered

    Are end of life care champions or leads designated to guide and support good practice?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Are any delays in receiving palliative input or equipment escalated appropriately and recorded?

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