1. Describe the actual needs of the individual (including episodic and fluctuating needs), providing the evidence that informs the decision overleaf on which level is appropriate, including the frequency and intensity of need, unpredictability, deterioration and any instability. 2. Where cognitive impairment has an impact on behaviour, take this into account in the behaviour domain, so that the interaction between the two domains is clear. 3. Circle the assessed level overleaf. Decision Support Tool for NHS Continuing Healthcare Section 2 Care Domains – Please refer to the user notes 2. Cognition Description of need No needs No evidence of impairment, confusion or disorientation. Cognitive impairment which requires some supervision, prompting or assistance with more complex activities of daily living, such as finance and medication, but Low awareness of basic risks that affect their safety is evident.
1. Describe the actual needs of the individual (including episodic and fluctuating needs), providing the evidence that informs the decision overleaf on which level is appropriate, including the frequency and intensity of need, unpredictability, deterioration and any instability. 2. Where cognitive impairment has an impact on behaviour, take this into account in the behaviour domain, so that the interaction between the two domains is clear. 3. Circle the assessed level overleaf. Decision Support Tool for NHS Continuing Healthcare Section 2 – Care Domains Please refer to the user notes 2. Cognition Description of need No evidence of impairment, confusion or disorientation. No needs Cognitive impairment which requires some supervision, prompting or assistance with more complex activities of daily living, such as finance and medication, but awareness of basic risks that affect their safety is evident. Low
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