Before admission
An assessment is about suitability, not a sales process.
The discussion normally covers personal care, mobility, medication, cognition, communication, nutrition, continence, risks, routines and current professional support.
Good assessments also consider what matters to the person: preferences, relationships, interests and what helps them feel comfortable.
Useful checklist
Questions worth asking
- What help is needed with washing and dressing?
- How independently can the person move?
- What medication and health support is required?
- Are there memory or communication difficulties?
- What routines and preferences are important?