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Author: Sophia
Date: Nov 2, 2010 11:16 am
Has anyone designed or use a tool(algorithm or policy) as an at a glance guide for establishing or putting in place an Advanced Directive?
During a hospitalization ADs may remain unaddressed and I'm interested in a trigger tool for our clinical staff to use.
Thanks-Sophia
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+ Re:Advanced Directive algorithm/policy (by lynceronsky on 11/10/2010)
Hello Sophia,
This is a timely question as you identify a common problem faced by many hospitals. I assume you are thinking of patients not referred for palliative care consultation. ADs are important for everyone, however patients who meet criteria for referral to palliative care would be a place to start. Incorporating a question about ADs in the nursing admission template is a common approach. Our hospital has developed an algorithm for 'what happens next' according to specific roles. I will email this to you in case it is helpful.
Lyn Ceronsky
Director, Palliative Care
Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
+ Re:Advanced Directive algorithm/policy (by kmanske on 07/20/2011)
Hi Lyn:
I would also appreciate a copy of the AD algorithm and policy. Thx. kmanske@shc.org
Re:Advanced Directive algorithm/policy (by Connie_Foster on 07/23/2011)
Please email a copy to me, also @
Connie_Foster@mhsnr.org. Thanks
New Algorithm File Posted in CAPC.org Tools (by PCaines on 07/28/2011)
To view and dowload the file, copy and paste this address into your browser:

http://www.capc.org/tools-for-palliative-care-programs/clinical-tools/

Scroll the page down and under the, "Institutional (Local) Policies and Treatment Guidelines" section, you will find the file entitled, "Advance Health Care Directive Flowcharts (Fairview)." You may download this pdf file for your use.

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