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Who Helps at Night?

Start of Care · Episode 7

Who Helps at Night?

Dot does everything for Frank. Nobody has asked how she is doing.

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Key takeawayAssess the caregiver tooFind out who helps the patient, when, and whether they're able to do it safely, including at night. Ask the caregiver how they are coping, and look for other support and services. Make an individual emergency plan with the patient and family: who to call, medicine and doctor lists, and what to do if the power goes out or a storm comes.

In this scene

Brian: Dot, who helps Frank at night, if he needs the bathroom?

Dot: Me. Every time. Twice, three times a night. And my back isn't what it was.

Brian: That's a lot to carry alone. Is there anyone else who can help, family or a neighbor?

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Questions to think about

  • The start-of-care visit includes:
  • Dot is exhausted. You:
  • An emergency plan covers:

About this series

For home health nurses and therapists: the start-of-care in-home assessment. Timing, patient rights, homebound status, an accurate assessment, every medicine in the home, home safety, caregivers and emergency plans, screening, the patient's own goals, and closing the loop with the physician. Follow your agency's policies and the Medicare Conditions of Participation. See the whole series

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