All deaths should be reported via RADAR. 

When your patient has died and this was expected with a plan in place, nurses who have received training in Verification of Expected Death (VOED) can be contacted to visit the patient so the VOED policy insert policy when policy finalised and the North West Model for Life Limiting conditions care after death can be followed NHS England — North West » North West Model for Life Limiting Conditions

Mersey Care Documents

  • VOED form (MM)
  • Care After death form (MM)

National/Regional Guidance

Hospice UK Care after death Care After Death guidance

Hospice UK Verification of death by registered nurse Care After Death: Registered Nurse Verification of Expected Adult Death guidance

Learning from deaths

Reflection is a good way to discuss both good deaths and those we have found difficult.  Using the below form will give structure to your reflection and can be done either as an individual or as a team.  You can also utilise this reflective practice as part of the revalidation process and clinical supervision. 

  • GSF Significant Event Analysis Form (LINK)

Mersey Care Lessons Learned

  • Add links here Radar/QPA etc