Personal Care

When giving care to a patient the caregiver needs to have respect for the Patient, themselves. 1. Respect for their privacy 2. Respect for their property 3. Respect for their personal beliefs 4. Respect for their families

Respect goes a long way in administering care and receiving care.

Example Jane Doe, a retired school Teacher, Eighty years old is placed in a local nursing facility for rehabilitative care only. She is only suppose to be there for three weeks. Her Nurse Aide is given an assignment to administer Ms. Doe’s morning medications. Ms. Doe has the door to her room shut and is lying on her bed napping. Her Nurse Aide rudely awakens her by opening the door and loudly announcing the reason for her entrance into Ms. Doe’s room. A startled Ms. Doe, attempts to get up, slips and falls, injuring herself.

How could this have been prevented?

The Nurse Aide could have shown respect for Ms. Doe’s privacy by knocking first and calmly explaining her reasons for entering Ms. Doe’s room. A little common respect goes a long way in preventing injuries when caring for patients.

Common Sense

Common sense can prevent injuries to both the Patient and Caregiver. Some Common sense reminders: 1. Remain Calm 2. Assess the Situation 3. Take Appropriate Action

In the case of Ms. Jane Doe, the Nurse Aide failed to use Respect and Common Sense, resulting in further injuries for Ms. Jane Doe.Common Sense enables us to perform our job as a Personal Caregiver more effectively.Overreacting in a critical moment can create further damages to both the Patient and Caregiver.Remaining Calm will enable a more concise Assessment of the situation.Once a concise Assessment is made, appropriate action can then be taken to prevent further injuries.So, Respect and Common Sense approaches will enable both the Patient and their Caregiver to prevent further injuries when Administering care or Receiving care.