Making Death Notifications in EMS – CME

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Date: Monday, July 15, 2019

Time: 1800-2000

Location: Stratford EMS Headquarters, 2712 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615

Cost: FREE

CME: 2.0 hours (SHCGB) – ICCR

Lecturer: Mike Loiz, EMS Director


Description:

EMS personnel overwhelmingly agree their training in death and death notifications is inadequate. The need for training in death notification has been acknowledged since the mid-90s while EMS providers continue to confess discomfort and a lack of training in the delivery of death notifications. Responders must recognize their professional duties on the scene of a patient’s death and have the skills to interact with bereaved families. This 2 hour CME session, approved for Individual Core Content, will cover when and how it is appropriate for EMS providers to notify the family regarding the death of a patient.

The following will be covered:

  • Introduction
  • The lead up
  • Grief and sudden unexpected death
  • Delivering the death notification
  • Supporting survivors
  • Helpful/hurtful phrases
  • Cultural diversity and grief

Intended Audience: EMS, ALS, BLS, First Responder field personnel


REGISTRATION REQUIRED

To register for this CME, please click one of the links below or visit our website: www.stratfordems.org.  There is no cost for this CME session.

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