Care Plan milestone examples
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Patient-related
Patient-related milestones are all those reasons or responses why a patient can or cannot accomplish a goal or intervention. Examples of positive and negative patient-related milestones include:
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
|
Improving faster than expected |
Pt. unconscious |
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Verbalizes understanding |
Pt. w/limited cognitive ability |
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Return demonstration |
Medication interference |
Situation-related
Situation-related milestones refer to the situation surrounding the patient, including the physical surroundings and the primary caregiver. Examples of positive and negative situation-related milestones include:
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
|
CG returns demo |
CG not available |
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CG verbalizes understanding |
CG w/low cognitive ability |
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CG reinforces exercise program |
Home not clean |
System-related
System-related milestones refer to causes related to the things outside the patient's immediate area. Examples of positive and negative system-related milestones include:
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
|
Meals on Wheels service |
Equipment not delivered |
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Visit from local clergy |
Medication not delivered |