Question

An employee must write up a home healthcare plan for a patient who is leaving the hospital. It will include instructions on caring for an injury and directions on the correct dosages for each of the patient’s medications. Which skills will the employee need to use?

math skills

writing skills

teamwork

Answer 1

All three.

- Math skills: to calculate and verify correct medication dosages and timing.
- Writing skills: to clearly document the care plan, instructions, and medication directions.
- Teamwork: to coordinate with nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and the patient/family to ensure the plan is accurate and understood.