What Should Be Included in a Daily Care Checklist?
A comprehensive daily care checklist should include the following:
1. Vital Signs Monitoring: Regularly checking and recording the patient's blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and respiratory rate. 2. Medication Administration: Ensuring that all prescribed medications are administered at the correct times and doses. 3. Personal Hygiene: Assisting with bathing, oral care, and grooming to maintain the patient’s personal hygiene. 4. Nutrition and Hydration: Monitoring dietary intake and ensuring the patient is well-hydrated. 5. Mobility and Exercise: Assisting with or encouraging physical movement and exercises as per the patient's capability and doctor's recommendations. 6. Wound Care: Observing and dressing any wounds to prevent infection and promote healing. 7. Pain Management: Assessing and managing the patient's pain levels using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. 8. Mental Health Monitoring: Observing the patient's mental and emotional state and providing support as needed. 9. Documentation: Keeping accurate and timely records of all care activities and observations.
