Things to be Considered by Persons Who Will Be Accompanying
Things to be Considered by Persons Who Will Be Accompanying
Things to be Considered by Persons Who Will Be Accompanying
There are some issues that people working as companions should pay attention to. Companionship can be done at home or in the hospital. Where it is done, it is necessary to follow the rules of the place.
The number of attendants in hospitals is generally limited to one person. If there will be a change of companion in the hospital, the nurse responsible there should be informed and the change should be made in this way. The companion is in charge of taking care of the patient's health. The patient should not engage in any behavior that may harm the health of the patient. For example, it may be dangerous for the patient to eat from outside. Meals in hospitals come with the approval of a dietitian. The companion should also act in consultation with the dietitian.
The treatment and care process is under the control of the nurse. No action should be taken beyond the nurse's control. Even the process of getting the patient out of bed should be within the permission and knowledge of the nurse.
The companion should pay close attention to personal hygiene, as people who are sick are often at higher risk for infections.
The accompanying person should immediately inform the nurse and other health personnel in case of a possible problem. The patient should not be intervened by the companion without the knowledge of the doctor and the nurse.
Accompanying persons should have first aid knowledge in case of emergencies. Companions should not engage in behavior that may damage the property of the hospital they are in.
Tobacco and alcoholic substances should never be used in the hospital. This behavior also has legal sanctions.
The accompanying person should contact the relatives of the patients periodically, and in case of emergency, they should contact the patient's relatives immediately and convey the situation to the patient's relatives.