I'm looking for reasearch that can determine if there is discomfort resulting in the natural dying systems failures.

Sorry Im not trying to shut you out as BC just put it I think your being utilized in a position you shouldnt have to be put in I should have said that Im sorry

smahi, I don't think anyone here is trying to shut you out , or shut you down, but, what can We Say.??? We count on people in your position to tell US these things.

Girl I didnt even check that out thanks BC
smahi Thats not your job thats for the Agencies staff coordinator.
CNA's/patient care is gone over with the RN on staff at hiring when a CNA is given her patients thats not your job
You should only be dealing with the families that need counsel
All Hospice literature is in house that you take to the families.

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I am wanting some educational materials for inservice training to new CNA's at the agency as well as for patients and family members receiving services.

You mean to say that you are "the masters social worker and bereavement counselor for a local hospice agency" and your agency does not provide you with such materials? And you are in charge of inservice training of new CNAs as well?

I don't understand...

Smahi says.

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I am the masters social worker and bereavement counselor for a locial hospice agency
For whom are you caring?: The patients and families of the hospice agency

re: profile
I am not sure what you want us to tell you. Natural dying systems failures? Could you be more specific?

Actually smahi thats out of the scope of practice for a CNA thats more along the lines of something LVN's and RN's should concern themselves with since that is a Hospice matter
If this is indeed for agency work the orders and instructions come down from the patients PCP, if you *see* discomfort in a patient it is to be reported immediately to the office RN on duty from the CNA on duty in home.
There is absolutely no steps a CNA can or should take other than reporting discomfort and vitals.
Signs to report:
Pain levels over 4
Extreme confusion
Falls/accidents
Fevers
Vomiting/Diarrhea
Debic. Ulcers
Bleeding
HBP
Serious health matters relating to the patients history that can be *seen* by the CNA and/or *reported* from the patient themselves.
Anything else is out of the scope of practice thats state wide and from the Red Cross if the NA's are "certified" by the state in which you work/operate.
Hope this helps.

Talk to those who have experienced this.Also do research to get both sides of this.

I agree with MB. From a clinical point of view, Hospice might help.

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Originally posted by Moms_Buddy:
The best place to find information like this would be to Google. Hospice should be able to provide you with some answers.

Is this interest for a person for whom you are caring or for an assignment at school?

I am wanting some educational materials for inservice training to new CNA's at the agency as well as for patients and family members receiving services.

The best place to find information like this would be to Google. Hospice should be able to provide you with some answers.

Is this interest for a person for whom you are caring or for an assignment at school?