safety
Patient was instructed on measures for fire safety: Store flammable substances in a well-ventilated area. Use candles with caution. Put doors and screens on fire places.
Patient was instructed on measures for fire safety. Always sleep with the bedroom doors closed. This will keep deadly heat and smoke out of the bedroom, giving additional time to escape.
Patient was instructed on tips for fire safety. Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles and wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when cooking. Keep the handles of the pots turned inward so they do not ever-hang the stove. If grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan and smother the flames, then turn off the burner.
Patient was instructed on tips for fire safety. If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug immediately and have it repaired. Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and don
Patient was instructed on measures for fire safety. If someone gets burned, immediately place the wound under cool water for two minutes. If the burn blisters or chars, see a doctor immediately.
Patient was instructed on measures for fire safety: Do not overload circuits. Turn off all appliances before leaving the home. i.e., iron, oven, curling iron etc.... install a smoke detector on each floor and always check batteries.
Patient was instructed on measures for fire safety:Call-Feel a door before opening it (if it
Sn instructed patient in walker safety. When you stand wait one minute before attempting to walk. Do not take a step until all 4 legs of the walker are level on the ground. Do not place the walker too far ahead of you. Keep the walker’s back legs even with your toes. Always look forward at your path, don’t look down at your feet. To get up from a seat, do not pull up on your walker. Push up from your seat. Do not lean forward over your walker. Work at keeping good posture. Be careful when you walk from a tile or hardwood floor to a carpeted floor. Do not use your walker on stairs or on an escalator. Check the rubber tips on the legs of your walker often. Replace the tips when they become worn. Patient verbalized understanding of teaching.
Patient requires skilled intervention of physical therapy for exercises to increase strength and endurance, implementation of safety measures and evaluation for assistive devices due to impaired function or declining functional ability as demonstrated by increased weakness. Patient requires skilled intervention of physical therapy to teach and train patient/caregiver on exercises to increase strength and endurance, implementation of safety measures and use of assistive devices due to impaired function or declining functional ability to perform ADLs/IADLs. Patient with moderate pain interfering with functional status, thereby impacting activities of daily living.
Instructed in state safety tips necessary for oxygen therapy: Place no-smoking signs to warn the dangers of smoking. Keep oxygen away from open flames, heat, gas sloves, hot pipes, radiators, etc. Equip home with a fire extinguisher and a smoke alarm. Avoid use of electrical equipment such as electric beds, heating pads or electric razors. Avoid using flammable products such as body lotion, face creams, rubbing, alcohol, etc. Avoid using aerosol sprays.