Lorraine Poulos

Check out: www.myagedcare.gov.au/getting-started/healthy-and- active-ageing/medication-management Care worker - What should I phone my co-ordinator about? Related medical conditions Impact of hearing loss on abilities If appropriate, hearing aid care and management while ear drops are being administered Co-ordinator - What should be documented on the care plan for the consumer and direct care worker? Consumer - What should I be aware of and report to the worker or co-ordinator? If their condition deteriorates Increased hearing loss Tinnitus or dizziness Increased pain, nausea or headaches Increased discharge If client refuses medication If there is no stock of the medication If the medication has been tampered with or the label is incorrect Changes reported by client such as pain, increased discharge on pillows, headache Increased hearing loss Acute confusion (altered cognition) or changed behaviours Medications ear drops