Checklist: Signs of deterioration — early detection
Keep an eye on changes and pass them on in time
§General condition
- 01Does the citizen seem more tired sluggish or unmotivated than normal?
- 02Is there new or increasing confusion?
- 03Is mood significantly different – more sad, restless or indifferent?
§PLACEHOLDER_0
- 01Does the resident eat or drink noticeably less than usual?
- 02Is there unintentional weight loss, e.g. loose fitting clothes?
- 03Has urination or defecation changed from normal?
§Breathing and skin
- 01Is breathing faster, heavier or more strained?
- 02Is there new cough, chills, or fever sensation?
- 03Are there new red areas, sores, or changes in the skin?
§How the mechanic diagnoses a fault systematically
- 01Note what you observe – facts, not assumptions.
- 02Notify the nurse or responsible person the same day.
- 03Use your workplace's TOBS or change sheet if you have one.
- 04Follow up at the next visit and note whether the change continues.