Adult Day Care
Keep Providers Informed
One of the best ways to proactively ward off problems with adult day care providers is to make sure that they have sufficient information to deal easily with the client’s needs and preferences.
Note emergency information. To cover emergencies, be sure that the day care providers have the client’s complete contact information for those who should be notified -- and that they are aware of his or her medical preferences and directions, such as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and advance directives.
Make preferences known. Another common complaint is that care providers aren’t attuned to the patient’s personal preferences and quirks that can make the difference between delivering fitting care and simply completing tasks or passing the time.
For example, even if it does not bear directly on the day care provider’s particular duties, it may be helpful for him or her to know about the client’s:
- Food, drink, and bathroom habits and needs;
- Eating, cooking, and cleaning preferences;
- Napping and sleep habits;
- Body temperature tendencies;
- Home activities, such as a favorite television show;
- Preferred exercise and outings; and
- Friends and other social contacts.
