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Here is some sample content from Death at Home:

	PURPOSE: To establish the process to follow when a patient dies at home while receiving care from Hospice. POLICY: Hospice anticipates that patients will die at home. When a patient dies the RN, Social Worker and/or the Chaplain may visit the residence. The family or caregiver may require skilled nursing intervention, psychosocial support and practical assistance immediately after the death. PROCEDURE: Following notification of a patient's suspected death, the RN or other Hospice interdisciplinary team members will help the family or caregiver. Visits will occur whenever necessary. In...
Second excerpt:
	...bathe and dress the body when this is previously requested by the patient, family or caregiver. The family or caregiver will remove any jewelry or valuables. The RN will dispose of all medications, including controlled substances, per local and state regulations. The RN documents the medications disposed in the medical record. The RN may remove all tubing entering the body, empty any drainage bags, stop the oxygen and turn off all IV pumps. The RN returns all patient information to...