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Caregivers

A caregiver is someone who regularly dedicates time, at least once a week, to assist a loved one of any age facing health or autonomy challenges. This person may care for a spouse, a parent, a child, a sibling, a friend, or even a neighbor.

La Lignière is committed to supporting caregivers. We co-founded the charter with Ghol and the Bois-Bougy clinic in 2015.

This charter defines our role in supporting caregivers.

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As a Caregiver, you can :

1 - Announce yourself and make your status known as a Caregiver

Upon the patient's admission to the clinic or during your first visit, it is important to declare that you are a caregiver. This allows us to complete the patient's file and establish a special relationship between you and our medical and therapeutic teams.

2 - Become more involved, or pass the responsibility on

As a caregiver, you could benefit from several advantages in terms of involvement in the patient's care. For example :

  • The medical staff may seek your assistance to better understand the patient if they have difficulty communicating.

  • You may attend certain therapies or medical consultations.

  • We will share some information about the patient's health status in your presence.

  • Flexible visiting hours may be granted to you.

However, it is also possible to experience this hospitalization at La Lignière as a respite period, where we take care of your loved one on your behalf.

Our teams of healthcare professionals are available to provide you with attentive support and compassionate listening. We understand that each family situation is unique, and we are committed to respecting your needs and preferences in the care of your loved one.

3 - Request specific support

Our teams are available to guide you with your questions and direct you to the numerous organizations and associations that provide information and support to caregivers.

The caregiver's charter

Article 1 : Definition

A caregiver is a person who regularly dedicates their time to assist a close relative who is experiencing health or autonomy challenges on a daily basis. This assistance aims to alleviate the patient from administrative burdens related to organizing their care and other daily activities.

Article 2 : Appointment

A capable patient who is experiencing health or autonomy challenges may appoint a caregiver at any time. Any individual providing assistance, whether professional or non-professional, whether they are family members or simply part of the patient's social circle, can be designated as a caregiver, provided they have no contractual relationship with the receiving institution.

The caregiver must freely and knowingly accept their role. This choice can be reassessed at any time, upon the request of either the patient or the caregiver.

Article 3 : Role of the caregiver in the healthcare facility

The facility systematically asks each patient if they are supported by a caregiver and if they wish for them to be involved during their stay. This information will be recorded in writing (e.g., admission document, patient file, handover document).

The caregiver may be identified with a specific badge when visiting healthcare facilities, with the option to benefit from adjusted visiting hours.

The physician, nursing team, and patient define the scope of the caregiver's involvement during the hospital stay. The caregiver respects and adheres to the facility's operational rules and cannot substitute for the nursing teams, whose work they respect. The physician and nursing team remain the coordinators and responsible parties for patient care.

Lastly, the facility highlights the existence of an "Emergency Caregiver Card" issued by the La Côte Foundation and the Association of Caregivers, which outlines procedures to follow in emergency situations.

Article 4 : Right to information

Each facility designates a competent person to answer questions from caregivers and/or patients.

This person is capable of informing the caregiver about:

  • Support structures and available aids regarding the patient's care and/or their return home.

  • Conferences, meetings, and associations available to support caregivers in their efforts.

Article 5 : Quality of life

The caregiver intervenes to improve the patient's quality of life, but their involvement must not compromise their own quality of life. Facilities ensure to preserve the well-being of the caregiver to maintain the effectiveness of their support.

The caregiver adheres to the principles of beneficence and compassionate care towards the patient. The facility may provide training materials to guide them in their caregiving role, with teams available to support them throughout.

Article 6 : Right to respite

The caregiver has the option to take a respite period to avoid physical or mental exhaustion. This can be facilitated by temporarily appointing another caregiver or by allowing the healthcare teams to solely manage the patient's care.

Article 7 : Assessment

All tasks assigned to the caregiver must be discussed among the patient, medical team, and caregiver upon their appointment. This evaluation should be ongoing and consider both the needs and requests of the patient and caregiver.

It is conducted at least upon admission and discharge of the patient.

Article 8 : Training

The facility, aware that the caregiver must be trained for their role, provides opportunities for them to acquire essential knowledge by offering instruction from healthcare and therapeutic staff.

Practical training, tailored to various situations, can be conducted in collaboration with the medical and nursing team during visits to the patient.

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