Introduction to Home Care

What is home care?

• Residential care facility

• A person who works from home.

• Home care means taking care of people in their homes

Who are the consumers for home care?

• Elderly and disabled individuals

• People who are sick or hurt and are recovering at home

• People who are dying and want to remain at home

• All the above

Why is home care becoming more important?

• Growing number of elderly and disabled people in the U.S. who wants to stay in their homes.

• Hospitals are releasing patients sooner than they used to.

• Family and friends cannot give these people all the care they need.

What is a care plan?

• A list of medications the consumer is required to take.

• A care plan describes all the tasks that a caregiver is expected to do with a consumer.

• Pre developed guide used by nursing staff or healthcare agencies to ensure consistent care for patients.

What is not included a care plan?

• The consumer’s name and address

• Signature of the consumer or someone representing them

• The agency providing care service and their information

• Your nighbors phone number

• The type of work required for each task