Rubric

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RCP 72 - Post Mortem Care - Video
RCP 72 - Post Mortem Care - Video
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome RCP - Post Mortem Care
Even while dying, residents have the right to comfort, dignity, and to have their basic needs and desires met. You must be able to describe and implement interventions to make the dying resident as comfortable as possible.
threshold: 3.0 pts
5 pts Exceeds Expectations
3 pts Meets Expectations
0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations
pts
5 pts
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1. Do initial steps.
threshold: pts
1 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
1 pts
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2. Put on gloves.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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3. Respect the family's religious restrictions regarding the care of the body, if applicable.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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4. Assist roommate to leave the area until body is prepared and removed, if applicable.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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5. Place body in supine position.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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6. Place one pillow beneath resident's head.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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7. Close the eyes.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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8. Insert dentures, if this is the facility policy, and close the mouth.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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9. Cleanse body as necessary. Comb hair.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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10. Place a pad under the buttocks to collect any drainage.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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11. Put a clean hospital gown on resident and place body in a comfortable looking position to allow family and friends to view the body.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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12. Remove gloves.
threshold: pts
2 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
2 pts
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13. Do final steps.
threshold: pts
1 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
1 pts
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14. After the mortuary has removed the body, strip the bed and clean the room according to facility policy.
threshold: pts
1 pts Full Marks
0 pts No Marks
pts
1 pts
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