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Thanks curiousauntie! We also do basic teaching at first, go through the meds, how to draw up a syringe, etc. I like the idea of a notebook page for each med when the med is started and we do something similar with a MAR in the home. What I am looking for is a written description of sxs and what med we might recommend so families have something in writing to reinforce verbal teaching. We are using more teaching sheets about other aspects of pt care and have had good feedback from caregivers, so thinking this might be a help in feeling confident re med administration. I appreciate your input- thanks for taking the time to reply!

A care kit (or Comfort Kit or E-kit) is a few medications sent to home hospice pts at admission in anticipation of sxs such as pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, etc. Ours has morphine sulfate, lorazepam, haloperidol, atropine gtts, and prochlorperazine, acetaminophen, bisacodyl suppositories. We verbally explain the use, have families keep in the fridge to use prn. We ask them to call before using so we can direct them to med based on sxs.

Wondering if any of you provide teaching material with the Care Kits to home hospice patients? I am looking at ways we can standardize teaching med use to families/ caregivers and providing written material to leave with the care kit. Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!