Reaching out to a deceased patients family

[nizhoniphoto]

I don't feel entirely comfortable asking questions here but I have nowhere else to turn.

I recently had a patient pass away. This person was terminally ill but the family believed they would get better, so their death came as a shock. Due to Covid restrictions, family was not able to be there with the patient when they suddenly passed away and they are shocked and devastated. To tell you the truth, so am I.

I found the patients family on facebook because I remembered their name and I want to reach out and share with them the patients final moments since they weren't able to be there. Is this a bad idea? The patient was terminally ill, but they were also stunned when that they died.

Please be gentle in your responses.

[DeeAngel]

Your words/presence will be a painful reminder from a time they’re trying to move on from.  Send them positive thoughts and leave it there.  

[BSN-to-MSN, ADN, BSN, RN]

Do not act on any facebook info, bad idea.

I would leave it  alone.

[igtgrnokbye]

Go through proper channels for follow up. Contact your hospitals case management team explain your concerns and ask that you be a part of their follow up team.  Also be sure you go through proper debrief.