Windsor Plan of Care
Creating a plan of care is the first step to building a strong partnership between Homewatch CareGivers of West Hartford, and any new client.
We begin our relationship by getting to know each client, their family, and extended support community, if there is one. In our first meeting, we’ll seek to understand the primary diagnosis, other healthcare or companion needs, and explore social history and primary interests. The plan of in home senior care is developed collaboratively with the client and family and is designed to:
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Act as a guide and basis for the client-caregiver partnership
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Help the Homewatch Caregivers team to schedule and match a compatible caregiver (s) with the client
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Become an orientation tool for the caregiver (s) to outline expectations and approach to care, prior to beginning services
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Document our agreement around scope of the services
Our home care service plan may include:
Bathing, Dressing, Grooming & Toileting
- Bathing Assistance
- Comb & Set Hair
- Denture Care Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Incontinence Care Assistance
- Nail Care (File and Clean)
- Oral Hygiene Assistance
- Skin Check
- Toileting Assistance
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Change Bed Linens
- Clearing Clutter & Trip Hazards
- Organizing Household Items
- Vacuuming & Dusting
Meals
- Cooking Together and Eating Together
- Incorporating Food Preferences & Dietary Restrictions
- Menu Planning
- Nutrition & Hydration Oversight
- Report Refused Nutrition/Hydration
Errands & Transportation
- Dr's Appointments
- Grocery Shopping
- Pharmacy
- Social Outings
Medications
- Adherence to Time of Day, Dietary Considerations and Activity Scheduling
- Communication About Adherence & Adverse Side Effects
- Medication Reminders
Social Engagement
- Arts & Crafts
- Cards & Board Games
- Music & Movies
- Outings & Social Activities with Friends and Family
- Story Sharing & Reminiscing
Safety Precautions
- Ambulation Assistance
- Assistive Devices
- Bed-Bound Repositioning
- Fall Risk Evaluation
- Full House Safety Evaluation
- Transfer Assistance (Bed, Car, Chair)
Quality Oversight
- Care Plan Documentation
- Caregiver Matching
- Family Involvement in Plan of Care
- Indepth Social History
- Quality Assurance Visits
Lifestyle
- Adherence to Smoking & Alcohol Reduction Recommendations
- Routine Exercising
- Sleeping Patterns
Care Communication
- Communication with Family
- Communication with Providers Coming into the Home (PT, OT, Home Health, DME, Oxygen)
- Communication with Providers Out of Home (PCP, Specialist, Pharmacist, Clinic)
- Dr Appointment Scheduling and Updates