Many home care clients can activate an alert system when they are having difficulty or feel they have an emergency. When the alarm is activated by the client, what is the first step that occurs?
A) The client is contacted by telephone.
B) A neighbor is alerted to check on the client.
C) The emergency department of the local hospital is contacted.
D) Local emergency medical response providers are contacted and directed to the client's residence.
A
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Many home care clients can activate an alert system when they are having difficulty or feel they have an emergency. The signal is carried by the client and activates an alarm in a designated location, such as an emergency department. The client is then contacted by telephone, a neighbor is alerted to check on the client, or local emergency medical response providers are contacted and directed to the client's residence.
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