Mistakes happen or things get overlooked. Whenever I have to stay in the hospital with a family member I keep my own chart and write everything down, times, meds, everything. I know when it's time for each med, test and everything else in between.[/quote]
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Don't be shy about asking the volunteers for help on anything.
I spent over 28 years there, and there's nothing that I have not done for the patients and family. I've taken (with permission) typing papers from secretaries to the family so they could write down what was happening and what they should do. I've hunted up food for family whom I was sure couldn't afford to eat in the hospital. Trust me, there are ways to do that. And so does my sister, who still volunteers in a Bakersfield hospital. Volunteers are there for YOU and the PATIENT, and don't be shy about asking for help!!