Question

How can Caregivers solve the problem with morning and afternoon aides?

Taken from Caregivers in the book Cases in Health Services Mangement

Answer 1

1. Morning aide used for bathing, brushing, toileting, giving medicine, ambulation activities.

These instrument should be cleaned properly immediately after the use, instrument are not working send that to the workshop for repairing purpose.

2. Evening aides like walker, comfort device, beside table etc.

Take care the aide properly, still some instrument scare not in routine use, clean them properly, of its mobilising device for a some distance mobilize and see.

1. Offer toilet facility before commenting.

2. Always explain procedure to client.

3. Ask permission to proceed.

4. Always observe minimal exposure.

5. Carryout procedure in sequential manner.( head, face, ear, neck, arms, hand, body, thighs, leg, feet, genital area)

6. Always re check the temperature.