Daily procedure

Acceptance between shifts verbally and in writing through the book of acceptance : recording all particularities for each beneficiary

Recording all changes regarding beneficiaries

Recording TA, blood sugar level, administering insulin

Insulin must be kept inside the refrigerator with recording patient data

Recording the changing and dressing times, and each change in medication

The beneficiary needs to take his medicine in the presence of a nurse of caregiver

Keeping records on excretions - stool, urine

Keeping records of change of urinary catheter

Regularly monitor the consumption of personal drug medication - inform the family in timely manner

Regularly monitor the consumption of diapers and other personal hygiene products - inform the family in a timely manner

Consult the physician in case of any obscurities regarding medication - record time of call and issued order

Beneficiaries are bathed twice a week - daily where required

Beneficiaries are shaved every other day - the hair is cut where required

Change of sheets every fifth day - daily where required

Handing out drugs is recorded through the medication  list

Medical waste is disposed of in line with regulations

All change in behaviour, all unforseen situations, need to be recorded and a social worker also needs to be informed - so that he/she could inform the family

Bedridden beneficiaries need to be rotated every two hours, and more frequently where required

Care needs to be provided when going to the toilet  for the purpose of preventing the formation of decubitus ulcers

Bed rails need to be lifted overnight

Care needs to be taken regarding the nutrition of beneficiaries who have difficulty swallowing

Care needs to be taken regarding the nutrition of diabetics

Special care needs to be taken when food is brought in by visitors - perishable food

Each drug , as well as diapers, brought in must be recorded in the book - drug acceptance, by name , quantity, date of bringing in, signature of the person who brought it in