Hospice Nurse Hero
AUGUST 21, 2022
For example, if your patient was eating 50% upon admission and able to feed themselves, and now they require assistance with feeding and are only eating 25%, you should state it in detail. An example of this could be that your hospice aide has requested a change in diaper size for the patient.
Home Care Pulse
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
She could no longer feed herself, much less cook, and was dependent on others for everything. Alice has stated that she is unsure about a feeding tube but is certain she does not want a ventilator or other assistive breathing device. Within a year, she could only walk a few steps with help and mostly relied on a scooter.
Hospice Nurse Hero
JANUARY 18, 2022
For instance, you may need to touch, feed, or even bathe a patient. ” EXPERT TIP: If you have a talker, try to coordinate your visit with the home hospice aide or the social worker so that you can focus on direct patient care. Now, let’s break that down in a little bit more. Patient celebration with staff.
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