It can be difficult to monitor care for a loved one who is in another city or state. Your family member may be unaware of or unable to communicate the most serious problems — those about quality of care. Many common examples such as bedsores, neglect of personal hygiene, weight loss or deterioration may not be readily apparent when you are unable to visit on a regular basis.
Monitoring care may include the following:
Monitoring care may include the following:
- Regular visits to monitor a clients health status
- Established time frames for reevaluation
- Taking client on outings
- Communicating with care staff on a regular basis
- Reviewing Medication Administration Records (MAR)
- Reviewing care plans