A RN working in home healthcare is assigned to be the case manager (CM) for a 78-year-old male client who has uncontrolled diabetes and pressure ulcers in various stages of healing
Which of the following would be the role of this CM? Select all that apply. A) Perform an initial home assessment visit.
B) Evaluate the safety of the home.
C) Set up and dispense the client's medication.
D) Evaluate the competency of available caregivers.
E) Determine the client's eligibility for services.
F) Provide wound care for the pressure ulcers.
A, B, D, E
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The CM makes an initial home assessment visit, and evaluates the safety of the home and competency of available caregivers. Often, the CM determines the client's eligibility for services. Sometimes in conjunction with the team the client's nursing or therapy care needs are determined. The CM and the team then determine what services are necessary and available for that client. The team assists the family to obtain needed equipment and makes suggestions about the setup of the home for optimal client care. Other members of the healthcare team would set up and dispense medications and care for pressure ulcers.
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