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Questions and Answers
What is the estimated travel time for the carer to reach the appointment?
What is the estimated travel time for the carer to reach the appointment?
- 30 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 20 minutes (correct)
- 10 minutes
What is NOT included in the appointment tasks?
What is NOT included in the appointment tasks?
- Preparing breakfast
- Helping the client shower
- Cleaning the kitchen
- Conducting a health assessment (correct)
When the carer arrives at the location, what is the first action they will take?
When the carer arrives at the location, what is the first action they will take?
- Confirm the location and read alerts (correct)
- Open the Task list
- Start the appointment immediately
- Call the Clinical Lead
What should the carer do if a client missed their previous night's medication?
What should the carer do if a client missed their previous night's medication?
What documentation must the carer complete after noticing missed medication?
What documentation must the carer complete after noticing missed medication?
How will the carer confirm that all tasks are complete at the end of the appointment?
How will the carer confirm that all tasks are complete at the end of the appointment?
Study Notes
Appointment Overview
- Appointment starts at 9 AM; carer travels 20 minutes to the client’s location.
- Use Start Day function before departing from home.
- Scheduled duration of appointment is one hour and includes expected consumables.
Tasks During Appointment
- Assist client with:
- Showering
- Preparing breakfast
- Cleaning the kitchen
- Aid in taking medication afterwards.
Arrival Procedures
- Upon arrival, confirm appointment location and review alerts through the mobile application.
- Open task list to understand required actions for the visit.
Medication Management
- During medication assistance, discover the previous night's medication was missed.
- Contact Clinical Lead using the Clinical button on the app for guidance.
- Follow instructions from Clinical Lead to administer today’s medication; manage the missed medication separately.
Incident Reporting
- Complete an Incident report for the missed medication.
- Photograph the missed medication and upload it to the Incident report as per protocol.
Appointment Conclusion
- Continue working on task list after addressing medication issues.
- Upon completion of all tasks, formally end the appointment after the hour is completed.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the essential procedures and responsibilities involved in a caregiving appointment. It covers topics such as travel time, appointment scheduling, and assisting clients with daily living activities. Test your knowledge on how to effectively manage a caregiving session.
