ELNEC COVID-19 communication resource guide: Helping families saying goodbye virtually to loved ones in the nursing home and hospital
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Betty R. Ferrell, PhD, MA, FPCN, FAAN; Professor, Director Nursing Research & Education, PI- ELNEC Project
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- Not Applicable; Organization as Author
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- City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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Abstract
Helping family members say goodbye to loved ones who are dying in the hospital or nursing home is difficult in the best circumstances. With COVID-19, visitation is often not allowed and family have to say goodbye using technology. Nurses at the bedside can help families during this challenging time. This educational material helps the nurse prepare the family for this important conversation.
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This educational material was posted 8.13.20. COVID-19 information is changing rapidly as the science progresses. Please see our website where our COVID-19 materials are housed for the latest revisions to our work at: https://www.aacnnursing.org/ELNEC/COVID-19
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2020-09-03T20:53:10Z
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| Type | Other |
| Acquisition | Publisher-submission |
| Review Type | None: Reputation-based Submission |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized) |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | COVID-19; ELNEC; Palliative Care; Communication |
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| Publisher | End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) |
| Date | 2020-08-13 |
| Version | Publisher’s Version |
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