Actions taken when a resident/family member raises ACP issues | % Usually taking this action* |
---|---|
Tell | |
Senior nursing staff | 54.5 |
Resident's GP | 65.6 |
Another family member | 24.1 |
Formally document discussions | 78.6 |
Don't know what to do | 3.8 |
Documentation of ACP discussions in facility | % Endorsing this option* |
Not documented | 12.0 |
Recorded in | |
Clinical notes by nursing staff | 97.1 |
Clinical notes by GP | 84.8 |
Clinical notes by allied health staff | 50.0 |
Resident care plan | 79.3 |
‘Not for resuscitation’ form | 97.2 |
End-of-life care/palliative care plan | 94.1 |
A specific ACP form | 41.4 |
Admission documentation | 65.5 |
*Percentages calculated from those responding to question.
GP, general practitioner.