In June 2024 the Verification of Death process for Somerset changed in line with RCN guidance.

The new policy can be found below, and for Trust staff via Radar here.

The policy provides a framework for the verification of death by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Allied Health professionals (AHPs).

An RN/AHP may only undertake verification of expected death if they been assessed as competent through supervised clinical work specific to place of work.

Competencies are available in the appendices of the policy (Appendix E). An educational video has been provided below to support this process. E-learning is available to Trust staff via LEAP (click here to access) and should be completed prior to the competency check. Training for all other Somerset staff is bookable through St Margaret's Hospice and available here