Responsibilities of the Patient/Client

You and your home care company are partners in your health care plan. To insure the finest care possible, you must understand your role in your health care program. As a patient/client, you are responsible for the following:

1. To provide complete and accurate information concerning your present health, medication, allergies, etc.
2. To inform us of your health history, including past hospitalizations, illnesses, injuries, etc.
3. To involve yourself, as needed and as able, in developing, carrying out, and modifying your home care service plan.
4. To review the company's safety booklet(s) and actively participate in maintaining a safe environment in your place of residence.
5. To request additional assistance or information on any phase of your health care plan you do not fully understand.
6. To notify our attending physician when you feel ill, or encounter any unusual physical or mental stress or sensations.
7. To notify the company when you will not be home at the time of a scheduled home care visit.
8. To notify the company prior to changing your place of residence or your telephone number.
9. To notify the company when encountering any problem with equipment or service.
10. To notify the company if you are to be hospitalized or if your physician modifies or ceases your home care prescription.
11. To make a conscious effort to comply with all aspects of the home health care plan developed for you.
12. To properly care for all rental equipment prescribed by your physician.