General teaching Teaching 211
Instructed to post important telephone numbers, including MD, Home Health Agency, Friend/Relative and 911 for any emergency.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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