In particular, it recommends:
- All tenants who become unwell should have an Advance Care Plan
documenting stating what their wishes and preferences would be before
and after death, and with their consent share this with their next of
kin usually their families - Record specific aspects of care such as ‘DNACPR’ (Do Not Attempt
Cardio respiratory Resuscitation) or the ReSPECT form if it is being
used in your area - Find out how to access support for your tenants’ needs from both
health and social care to access medication and any equipment if
available - Create a list of available support that includes a list contact names and numbers especially when in need of emergency, and
- Do encourage the use of technology (such as Skype or the phone) to keep tenants and families in touch.
If you have a tenant who requires end of life care, keeping them
within your facility will be important in these unprecedented times. It
is important now to find out how you can receive further support from
your local palliative care team as many are providing virtual support
via skype or similar.
