Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS #
- Refer to items in the well-equipped home visiting bag
- Map of the area/community
- Records of the clients
- Register of the area/community
- Arrange for transportation
STEPS #
- Read map of the community to identify the home of the client and family
- Enter home and greets according to custom
- Introduce self to client and family
- Ensure privacy and confidentiality
- Observe environment for cleanliness, safety and comment
- Check client’s previous records
- Assist client to identify needs/special problems
- Ask questions
- Check and use items in home visit bag
- Check vitals of clients e.g., temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
- Perform physical examination
- Interview and counsel client on:
- Diet
- Bowel movement and personal cleanliness
- Mobility/exercise and sleep pattern
- Recreational activities
- Home help (caretaker)
- Regular medical check/adherence to medication
- Prevention of home accidents
- Good interpersonal relationship with family members/socialization
- Initiation/continuation of any special activity
- Assist in providing any care required
- Congratulate client and caretaker and schedule next visit with them
- Record/report findings to client and caretaker if any