SOME IMPORTANT “DO’S" FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND VISITORS
- Check with the nurse or dietitian regarding special diet restrictions before you bring any food or snacks in to the patient.
- Encourage the patient to have all valuables and important personal items taken home or secured in a designated locked area in the facility.
- Any personal snacks or favorite home-cooked foods should be placed in tightly sealed containers, labeled with the patient's name, contents and date brought in. Each unit has a nourishment refrigerator for perishable food.
- Inform the nursing staff when you are taking a patient off the unit.
- Take advantage of available opportunities to learn any necessary assistive skills you may need if you will be a direct caregiver after discharge. Contact our Rehabilitation Center to schedule an appointment to be with the resident during physical or occupational therapy sessions.
- Offer to stay with your family member during times of severe confusion or high anxiety. As the patient’s medical or mental condition warrants, comforting family members may be allowed to remain throughout the day and night.
- Read the "You Can Help Prevent A Fall" reminder posted on each the patient's bathroom door.
- Promptly bring any care related problems or concerns to the attention of the unit's Head Nurse or in her/his absence, please discuss your concerns with the on-duty Nursing Supervisor. Should you wish to speak with other members of our managerial/administrative staff please feel free to call them.
- Continue to include the patient in family events, both good and bad. They need to feel that they are still an important part of their family.
- Please offer any tips or pointers that can help our caregivers and other staff to better know your or your loved one’s personal preferences or routine.
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