Patient safety sitters provide emotional and physical support to patients who are at risk while in a healthcare facility. Their responsibilities include looking after patients, alerting nurses and other healthcare professionals when necessary, and maintaining alertness and contact for patients’ welfare. Patient safety sitters will work directly with patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others around them.
Some of the responsibilities of patient safety sitters include:
- Monitoring patients for potential safety concerns and intervening when necessary.
- Notifying nursing staff of any change in patient condition.
- Assisting patients and staff with basic requests.
- Keeping patient information confidential.
- Adhering to facility policies and standards
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