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Developments in the policy for Do not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR)

Please note that NHS has launched a revised policy and paperwork for the Do Not attempt Cardio- Pulmonary  Resuscitation. Please remove your old policy and replace it with a revised policy and paperwork which reflects the new guidance,  This is a more comprehensive package then the previous one and consists of the following

1                     Letter outlining  the changes

2                     DNACPR Red Form which is the client/ patients copy

3                     DNACPR Grey form which is the record of the decision made.

4                     Appendix 3 Which is a copy of the RCN/BM A/UK Reseus Statement

5                     Appendix  4 Frequently asked questions

6                     Appendix 5 Training programme / assessment for senior nurses

7                     Appendix 6 Record of competency training.

Full Documentation Here

I do appreciate this is a  different approach to the previous one so if there are queries please email me. In addition if you would like to include this on the agenda for the next network meetings let me know and I will ask Lindsey CoeurBelle The End of Life Care Programme Manager at the PCT to come and speak to us.

 Valerie

Valerie Smith

 Any queries please email valerie.smith@surreycare.org.uk

Out of Hours GP Services.
As a result of raising concerns about the out of hours GP service with NHS Surrey we now have a named contact at Thames Doc. When Providers have concerns about the service they receive for Thames Doc they should raise their concerns with Susan Goodwin. Her contact details are:
Sue.Goodwin@thamesdoc.nhs.uk

Network Meeting 11/11/10

Notes from Network Meeting 11/11/10

Stroke Project - Frank Foreman Presentation