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List of All the Tasks on Birdie
List of All the Tasks on Birdie

A list of every task currently available on birdie

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Written by Anjelica
Updated over 2 months ago

Please note: The following feature is available for all of Birdie’s packages.

We have a huge choice of tasks available for you to use on our Task Planner feature, to make these even more person-centred you can use the notes box to add further details.

If you cannot find the appropriate task please try using less specific wording or try searching for general task areas such as cleaning or house management. If you need further assistance with finding tasks please reach out to us on support.

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Task name

Task category

Assessment category

Assist to change bedding

Cleaning

Environmental

Assist to empty the vacuum cleaner

Cleaning

Environmental

Assist with light cleaning duties

Cleaning

Environmental

Assist with washing dishes

Cleaning

Environmental

Check that the teapot is empty

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and disinfect bathroom

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and disinfect door handles

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and disinfect fridge

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and disinfect kitchen

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and disinfect light switches

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and disinfect surfaces

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and mop the floors

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and mop the home

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and tidy the bathroom

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and tidy the bedroom

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and tidy the kitchen

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and tidy the kitchen

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean and tidy the living room

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean drinking bottle

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean mattress

Cleaning

Environmental

Clean recycling area

Cleaning

Environmental

Dispose of used items

Cleaning

Environmental

Dust the home

Cleaning

Environmental

Empty bins and/or recycling

Cleaning

Environmental

Empty the ashtray

Cleaning

Environmental

Empty the ashtray

Cleaning

Environmental

Empty the hot water bottle

Cleaning

Environmental

Ensure home is clean and tidy

Cleaning

Environmental

Ensure surfaces are clean and tidy

Cleaning

Environmental

Ensure that the bed is made

Cleaning

Environmental

Flip and turn the mattress

Cleaning

Environmental

Make the bed

Cleaning

Environmental

Perform deep clean of home

Cleaning

Environmental

Polish surfaces

Cleaning

Environmental

Prompt light cleaning duties

Cleaning

Environmental

Put clothes away

Cleaning

Environmental

Put crockery and cutlery away

Cleaning

Environmental

Switch on the washing machine

Laundry

Environmental

Use a shower protector

Cleaning

Personal care

Vacuum all rooms as required

Cleaning

Environmental

Vacuum the home

Cleaning

Environmental

Wash and dry the dishes

Cleaning

Environmental

12-hour sit-in support

Companionship

Social

Accompany to attend activities

Companionship

Social

Ask whether further assistance is required

Companionship

Social

Assist to maintain social connections

Companionship

Social

Assist to use social media

Companionship

Social

Assist with a special request

Companionship

Social

Check on wellbeing

Companionship

Social

Check that no further support is required

Companionship

Social

Complete respite visit

Companionship

Social

Complete welfare check

Companionship

Social

Complete welfare check

Companionship

Social

Nine-hour sit-in support

Companionship

Social

Offer Social

Companionship

Social

Provide a support service

Companionship

Social

Provide live-in care

Companionship

Social

Provide sit-in support

Companionship

Social

Provide sit-in support

Companionship

Social

Provide sleep-in support

Companionship

Social

Provide waking night support

Companionship

Social

Sit on the edge of the client's bed

Companionship

Social

Stay for the full duration of the visit

Companionship

Social

Supervise client at all times

Companionship

Social

Assist to change incontinence pad

Continence care

Personal care

Assist to change incontinence pants

Continence care

Personal care

Assist to dispose of stoma bag

Continence care

Personal care

Assist to empty and clean bed pan

Continence care

Personal care

Assist to use a bed pan

Continence care

Personal care

Assist to use urine bottle

Continence care

Personal care

Assist when using the toilet

Continence care

Personal care

Assist with anal flushes

Continence care

Personal care

Assist with attaching catheter leg bag straps

Continence care

Personal care

Assist with bowel care

Continence care

Personal care

Assist with removing catheter leg bag straps

Continence care

Personal care

Attach catheter bag to other leg

Continence care

Personal care

Attach Conveen

Continence care

Personal care

Attach day bag

Continence care

Personal care

Attach drainage bag

Continence care

Personal care

Attach leg bag to catheter

Continence care

Personal care

Attach night bag

Continence care

Personal care

Attach night bag and switch tap to open

Continence care

Personal care

Change catheter bag

Continence care

Personal care

Change colostomy pouch

Continence care

Personal care

Change incontinence bed pad

Continence care

Personal care

Change incontinence pad

Continence care

Personal care

Change incontinence pants

Continence care

Personal care

Change leg bag

Continence care

Personal care

Change stoma cap

Continence care

Personal care

Change the bed pan

Continence care

Personal care

Change urinary pouch

Continence care

Personal care

Change urostomy pouch

Continence care

Personal care

Change/replace stoma bag

Continence care

Personal care

Check and change nappy

Continence care

Personal care

Check and clean stoma site

Continence care

Personal care

Check catheter bag

Continence care

Personal care

Check catheter bag supplies

Continence care

Personal care

Check colostomy supplies

Continence care

Personal care

Check incontinence pad

Continence care

Personal care

Check the flip flow for catheter

Continence care

Personal care

Clean and store night bag

Continence care

Personal care

Clean catheter site

Continence care

Personal care

Clean perinea area

Continence care

Personal care

Dipose of night bag

Continence care

Personal care

Dispose of catheter bag

Continence care

Personal care

Dispose of incontinence pad

Continence care

Personal care

Dispose of leg bag

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and clean / disinfect commode

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and clean / disinfect urine bottle

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and clean colostomy pouch

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and clean commode

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and clean stoma bag

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and clean urine bottles

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and clean urostomy pouch

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and disconnect day bag

Continence care

Personal care

Empty and disconnect night bag

Continence care

Personal care

Empty catheter bag

Continence care

Personal care

Empty catheter bag

Continence care

Personal care

Empty catheter bag and switch tap to closed

Continence care

Personal care

Empty incontinence pad bin

Continence care

Personal care

Empty leg bag

Continence care

Personal care

Empty leg bag and attach night bag

Continence care

Personal care

Ensure commode is readily available

Continence care

Personal care

Ensure incontinence sheet is in place

Continence care

Personal care

Flush catheter

Continence care

Personal care

Insert intermittent catheter if needed

Continence care

Personal care

Leave urine bottle within reach

Continence care

Personal care

Perform bladder washout

Continence care

Personal care

Perform bowel care

Continence care

Personal care

Perform intermittent catheterisation

Continence care

Personal care

Prompt to change incontinence pad

Continence care

Personal care

Prompt to use commode

Continence care

Personal care

Prompt to use the toilet

Continence care

Personal care

Put on urinary sheath

Continence care

Personal care

Remove Conveen

Continence care

Personal care

Remove drainage bag

Continence care

Personal care

Remove urinary sheath

Continence care

Personal care

Replenish incontinence pad

Continence care

Personal care

Support to go to the toilet

Continence care

Personal care

Support with incontinence pad

Continence care

Personal care

Assist client to write a letter

Correspondance

Administrative

Assist to write a Everyday activities list

Correspondance

Administrative

Assist with Administrative

Correspondance

Administrative

Assist with making phone calls

Correspondance

Administrative

Assist with reading letters

Correspondance

Administrative

Check communication book

Correspondance

Administrative

Check mail

Correspondance

Administrative

Check rota has been received

Correspondance

Administrative

Collect post from the post box

Correspondance

Administrative

Complete Administrative

Correspondance

Administrative

Complete audit of project

Correspondance

Administrative

Complete house meeting

Correspondance

Administrative

Complete incident report

Correspondance

Administrative

Complete initial assessment

Correspondance

Administrative

Complete paperwork

Correspondance

Administrative

Complete service review

Correspondance

Administrative

Complete spot checks

Correspondance

Administrative

Contact district nurse

Correspondance

Administrative

Contact emergency hours contact

Correspondance

Administrative

Ensure that all tasks are attempted

Correspondance

Administrative

Inform telecare when leaving

Security & Safety

Administrative

Leave a written reminder for the client / carer

Correspondance

Administrative

Liaise with third party

Correspondance

Administrative

Manage Administrative and bills

Correspondance

Administrative

Meet and greet

Routine Activities

Everyday activities

Perform / receive handover

Correspondance

Administrative

Post letters are instructed

Correspondance

Administrative

Prepare for handover

Correspondance

Administrative

Read and acknowledge risk assessments

Correspondance

Administrative

Read care plan

Correspondance

Administrative

Read previous care logs

Correspondance

Administrative

Record detailed visit notes

Correspondance

Administrative

Sign in / out of the visitors book

Correspondance

Administrative

Take a photo of the client in the care log

Correspondance

Administrative

Take a photograph

Correspondance

Administrative

Text next of kin upon arrival

Correspondance

Administrative

Write on the whiteboard

Correspondance

Administrative

Write who else is present during visit

Correspondance

Administrative

Assist with appointments

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Communicate time of next visit

Diary Management

Administrative

Ensure that you complete full visit length

Diary management

Administrative

Enter the home

Diary management

Administrative

Update calendar and diary management

Diary Management

Administrative

Assist to change into clean clothes

Dressing

Personal care

Assist to change into nightwear

Dressing

Personal care

Assist to dress / undress

Dressing

Personal care

Assist with jewellery

Dressing

Personal care

Assist with make-up

Dressing

Personal care

Assist with night care

Dressing

Personal care

Assist with putting footwear on

Dressing

Personal care

Assist with putting socks on

Dressing

Personal care

Assist with shoes and socks

Dressing

Personal care

Assist with slippers

Dressing

Personal care

Assist with stockings / tights

Dressing

Personal care

Check that client is dressed appropriately for the weather

Dressing

Personal care

Ensure that splints are worn

Medical

Medical

Fit or remove orthotic weight bearing shoes

Dressing

Personal care

Prepare and lay out clean clothing

Dressing

Personal care

Prompt to change into clean clothes

Dressing

Personal care

Put leg / ankle / foot support on

Dressing

Personal care

Record what client is wearing

Dressing

Personal care

Take leg / ankle / foot support off

Dressing

Personal care

Take off leg splints

Medical

Medical

Assist to cover / uncover mobility scooter

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Assist to take item off of charge

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Assist with using carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Charge hearing aid

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Charge hoist batteries

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Charge mobility scooter

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Check that the phone is plugged in

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Complete maintenance checks

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Complete transfer equipment checks before use

Equipment maintenance

Everyday activities

Ensure portable phones are swapped over and put on charge

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Ensure that personal alarm is switched on and working as expected

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Ensure that phone is on charge

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Ensure that phone is within reach

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Ensure that tablet is plugged in

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Ensure wheelchair straps are fastened

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Prompt to charge mobile phone

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Put electronics on charge

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Put equipment back

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Put wheelchair on charge

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Replace batteries in electronics

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Secure bumpers onto bedrails

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Switch on electric warming device

Equipment Maintenance

Environmental

Switch ToTo mattress on / off

Equipment maintenance

Environmental

Accompany to go outside

Exercise

Everyday activities

Acompany to go for a walk

Exercise

Everyday activities

Assist to stand in walking frame

Exercise

Everyday activities

Assist with daily living activities

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist with exercises

Exercise

Everyday activities

Encourage activities of choice

Exercise

Everyday activities

Prompt mobility

Exercise

Everyday activities

Prompt to practice exercises

Exercise

Everyday activities

Prompt to walk

Exercise

Everyday activities

Assist to manage finances

Finance

Administrative

Ensure that client has money for Everyday activities

Finance

Administrative

Provide wages

Finance

Administrative

Record financial transactions

Finance

Administrative

Support and assist with managing bills

Finance

Administrative

Administer fluids

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Administer water bolus

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to drink adequately

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to fill the kettle

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to prepare a drink of choice

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Ensure drinks are close to hand

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Fill up flask

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Fill up instant hot water kettle

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Fill water filter

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Fill water jug

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Make sure drinking water is easily available

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Monitor alcohol consumption

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare a hot drink

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and leave out a drink

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and serve a drink

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare fluids with thickener

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Prompt and assist fluid intake

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Record fluid intake

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Restrict fluid intake

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with drying hair

Hair Care

Personal care

Assist with hair care

Hair Care

Personal care

Assist with shaving

Hair Care

Personal care

Assist with washing hair

Hair Care

Personal care

Assist to empty / load dishwasher

Home management

Environmental

Assist to light a fire

Home management

Environmental

Assist to open windows

Home management

Environmental

Assist to prepare the bed

Home management

Environmental

Assist with blinds

Home management

Environmental

Assist with gardening

Home management

Environmental

Assist with plant care

Home management

Environmental

Bring the bins indoors

Home management

Environmental

Check the gas / electricity meters

Home management

Environmental

Check the heating thermostat

Home management

Environmental

Clean ash from the fireplace

Home management

Environmental

Collect coal from the shed

Home management

Environmental

Ensure sensor(s) are switched off

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that bed rails are down

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that bed rails are up

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that boiler is switched off

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that boiler is switched on

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that DVD player is switched on

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that moving and handling equipment is accessible

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that required items are close to hand

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that smart home device is switched off

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that smart home device is switched on

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the car is locked

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the gas is turned on / off as required

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the movement alarm is switched on

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the remote control is accessible

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the stair lift is in place

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the temperature is as required

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the toilet has been flushed

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the window is closed

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that the window is open

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that trolley is close to hand

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that TV remote is within reach

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that walking stick is close to hand and in use

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that walkways / corridors are clear

Home management

Environmental

Environmental - other

Home management

Environmental

Fill hot water bottles

Home management

Environmental

Leave the milk bottle outside

Home management

Environmental

Prepare the bins for collection

Home management

Environmental

Switch appliances off

Home management

Environmental

Switch appliances on

Home management

Environmental

Switch monitor on / off

Home management

Environmental

Switch off the electric fire

Home management

Environmental

Switch off the gas fire

Home management

Environmental

Switch on the electric fire

Home management

Environmental

Switch on the gas fire

Home management

Environmental

Switch on the radio

Home management

Environmental

Switch the door alarm on / off

Security and safety

Environmental

Switch the heated clothes rail on / off

Home management

Environmental

Switch the lights off

Home management

Environmental

Switch the TV on

Home management

Environmental

Switch the TV on / off

Home management

Environmental

Switch the water heater off

Home management

Environmental

Switch the water heater on

Home management

Environmental

Water the plants

Home management

Environmental

Ensure that dementia clock is switched on

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that keys are accessible

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the cooker is switched off

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the curtains are closed

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the curtains are open

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the door is closed

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the door is open

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the door is unlocked

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the electric blanket is switched off

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the electric blanket is switched on

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the fan is switched on

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the gas is switched off

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the gas is switched on

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the heating is switched off

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the heating is switched on

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the lights are switched off

Home managment

Environmental

Ensure that the lights are switched on

Home managment

Environmental

Assist with ironing

Laundry

Environmental

Assist with laundry

Laundry

Environmental

Change towels and flannels

Laundry

Environmental

Clean the tumble dryer filter

Laundry

Environmental

Continue with washing

Laundry

Environmental

Hang out the laundry

Laundry

Environmental

Take laundry to the laundrette

Laundry

Environmental

Add a scoop of thickener to fluids

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Add one scoop of thickener to fluids

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Add two scoops of thickener to fluids

Fluids

Nutrition and hydration

Administer a blended diet

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to change PEG feeding syringe

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to eat adequately

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to feed using pump

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to feed using RIG tube

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to prepare a meal

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to prepare a meal with drinks

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to prepare a snack

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist to prepare breakfast

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with bolus feeding

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with collection of meals

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with cooking

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with feeding

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with hydration using feed pump

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with JEJ feed

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with labelling food

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Assist with PEG feed

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Check food in the fridge / cupboards

Home management

Environmental

Check for leftover food

Home management

Environmental

Check the fridge

Home management

Environmental

Check the oven

Home management

Environmental

Check whether meals have been eaten

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Collect lunch

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Create a weekly meal plan

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Disconnect feeding set

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Ensure that food is left out

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Flush fortisip through nasal tube

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Heat up a meal

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Leave out items for meal preparation

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Monitor stock levels of food

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Nutrition - other

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Order meals

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Plan meals for the day

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare a flask of hot drink

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare a pureed diet

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare a soft diet

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and give nutritional supplement

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and leave out a meal

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and leave out a meal

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and leave out a sandwich

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and leave out a snack

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and serve a meal with drinks

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare and serve a snack

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare breakfast

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare dinner

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare dishes and cutlery for meal provider

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prepare lunch

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prompt to eat food

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prompt vitamins

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Prompt with food and fluid intake

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Provide supervision during mealtimes

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Record food intake

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Set out meal tray

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Take frozen meal out of the freezer

Meals

Nutrition and hydration

Administer boost on duodopa pump

Medical

Medical

Administer ear drops

Medical

Medical

Administer eye drops

Medical

Medical

Administer feed via pump

Medical

Medical

Administer inhaler

Medical

Medical

Administer insulin

Medical

Medical

Administer medication

Medical

Medical

Administer medication through nasal tube

Medical

Medical

Administer nebuliser treatment

Medical

Medical

Administer oral solution

Medical

Medical

Administer PRN medication

Medical

Medical

Administer time-critical medication

Medical

Medical

Advance and rotate PEG

Medical

Medical

Alert district nurse for STAT dose

Medical

Medical

Apply cream to vulnerable areas

Skin care

Medical

Apply eye patch

Medical

Medical

Apply hernia support belt

Medical

Medical

Apply negative pressure

Medical

Medical

Apply patch to skin

Medical

Medical

Apply skin patch

Medical

Medical

Apply/reposition pain patch

Medical

Medical

Assist to administer eye drops

Medical

Medical

Assist to administer medication

Medical

Medical

Assist to apply compression massager

Medical

Medical

Assist to bathe eye(s)

Medical

Medical

Assist to change/replace suction tube

Medical

Medical

Assist to prepare medication

Medical

Medical

Assist to put on BiPAP mask

Medical

Medical

Assist to put on CPAP mask

Medical

Medical

Assist to put on knee brace

Medical

Medical

Assist to put on NIPPY mask

Medical

Medical

Assist to put on oxygen day mask

Medical

Medical

Assist to put on oxygen night mask

Medical

Medical

Assist to remove back brace

Medical

Medical

Assist to remove CPAP mask

Medical

Medical

Assist to remove knee brace

Medical

Medical

Assist to remove NIPPY mask

Medical

Medical

Assist to replace water in PEG balloon

Medical

Medical

Assist to take off BiPAP mask

Medical

Medical

Assist with dosette box

Medical

Medical

Assist with elbow brace

Medical

Medical

Assist with hydrotherapy

Medical

Medical

Assist with insulin

Medical

Medical

Assist with laryngectomy care

Medical

Medical

Assist with lateral flow testing

Medical

Medical

Assist with Medical

Medical

Medical

Assist with Medical

Medical

Medical

Assist with Medical

Medical

Medical

Assist with nebuliser

Medical

Medical

Assist with neck brace

Medical

Medical

Assist with PCR testing

Medical

Medical

Assist with putting on arm / wrist / hand support

Medical

Medical

Assist with putting on back brace

Medical

Medical

Assist with setting up cough assist machine

Medical

Medical

Assist with specialist equipment

Medical

Medical

Assist with suctioning

Medical

Medical

Assist with taking compression stockings off

Medical

Medical

Assist with taking off arm / wrist / hand support

Medical

Medical

Assist with TENS machine

Medical

Medical

Attach and turn on pump

Medical

Medical

Attach humidification system to tracheostomy

Medical

Medical

Audit previous medication administration

Medical

Medical

Change bacterial filter

Medical

Medical

Change filter on oxygen machine

Medical

Medical

Change giving set

Medical

Medical

Change gloves between each task

Medical

Medical

Change inner tube

Medical

Medical

Change position of oxygen saturation probe

Medical

Medical

Change skin patch

Medical

Medical

Change tracheostomy tape/ties/dressing

Medical

Medical

Change tracheostomy tube

Medical

Medical

Change ventilator circuit

Medical

Medical

Charge oxygen machine

Medical

Medical

Check / change oxygen concentration filter

Medical

Medical

Check / change ventilator filter

Medical

Medical

Check and inflate pressure cushion

Medical

Medical

Check and monitor Personal care stock levels

Medical

Personal care

Check and re-order PPE

Medical

Medical

Check and record ventilator settings

Medical

Medical

Check contents of emergency tracheostomy box

Medical

Medical

Check emergency bag

Medical

Medical

Check emergency equipment

Medical

Medical

Check heart rate

Medical

Medical

Check inhaler

Medical

Medical

Check JEJ feed

Medical

Medical

Check length of nasal tube

Medical

Medical

Check medication and order repeat prescription

Medical

Medical

Check medication dates

Medical

Medical

Check medication stock level

Medical

Medical

Check nose for signs of sores

Medical

Medical

Check oxygen levels

Medical

Medical

Check oxygen machine is at correct level

Medical

Medical

Check oxygen machine is on and running normally

Medical

Medical

Check oxygen nasal specs

Medical

Medical

Check PEG feed

Medical

Medical

Check PH levels

Medical

Medical

Check skin patch

Medical

Medical

Check stock of PPE

Medical

Medical

Check syringe driver

Medical

Medical

Check that medication has been taken

Medical

Medical

Check, rotate and clean PEG feed

Medical

Medical

Check, rotate and clean PEG tube

Medical

Medical

Clean BiPAP mask

Medical

Medical

Clean button on PEG

Medical

Medical

Clean cough assist

Medical

Medical

Clean CPAP mask

Medical

Medical

Clean filter on oxygen machine

Medical

Medical

Clean inhaler spacer

Medical

Medical

Clean JEJ feed

Medical

Medical

Clean Medical

Medical

Medical

Clean oxygen mask

Medical

Medical

Clean PEG feed

Medical

Medical

Clean speaking valve

Medical

Medical

Clean suction machine and nebuliser set

Medical

Medical

Clean the tip of the nebuliser

Medical

Medical

Collect medication from pharmacy

Medical

Medical

Collect prescription

Medical

Medical

Complete diabetes monitoring

Medical

Medical

Complete first aid check

Medical

Medical

Complete full rotation of PEG button

Medical

Medical

Complete MAR chart

Medical

Medical

Complete MAR chart

Medical

Medical

Complete night checks

Medical

Medical

Complete non-invasive ventilation checklist

Medical

Medical

Complete observation chart

Medical

Medical

Complete tracheostomy and ventilation checklist

Medical

Medical

Complete tracheostomy checklist

Medical

Medical

Complete turn chart

Medical

Medical

Confirm negative lateral flow test result

Medical

Medical

Confirm that cough assist has been delivered

Medical

Medical

Connect PEG feed

Medical

Medical

Connect to and start ventilator

Medical

Medical

Date and sign new medication packet

Medical

Medical

Decrease / increase oxygen as advised

Medical

Medical

Detach and clean Duodopa pump

Medical

Medical

Disconnect humidifier

Medical

Medical

Disconnect PEG

Medical

Medical

Disconnect ventilator

Medical

Medical

Dispose of PPE

Medical

Medical

Elevate arm

Medical

Medical

Elevate leg

Medical

Medical

Empty abdominal drain

Medical

Medical

Empty clinical waste bin

Medical

Medical

Empty nephrostomy bag

Medical

Medical

Encourage bed rest

Medical

Medical

Encourage to remain in bed

Medical

Medical

Ensure defibrillator vest is worn

Medical

Medical

Ensure humidifier is turned on

Medical

Medical

Ensure that client is nil by mouth

Medical

Medical

Ensure that head protector is in place

Medical

Medical

Ensure that leg brace is worn

Medical

Medical

Ensure that leg splints are worn

Medical

Medical

Ensure that leg splints are worn

Medical

Medical

Ensure that medication is stored safely

Medical

Medical

Ensure that nasal cannula is in place

Medical

Medical

Ensure that non-invasive ventilator (NIV) machine is switched on

Medical

Medical

Ensure that oxygen is close to hand

Medical

Medical

Ensure that sleep positioning system is in place

Medical

Medical

Explain the risks of smoking

Medical

Medical

Facilitate free drainage of gastrostomy tube

Medical

Medical

Fill up nebuliser machine

Medical

Medical

Flush Duodopa port

Medical

Medical

Flush Duodopa pump

Medical

Medical

Flush gastrostomy tube

Medical

Medical

Flush jejunostomy tube

Medical

Medical

Flush nasal gastric tube

Medical

Medical

Flush nasogastric tube

Medical

Medical

Flush PEG-J tube

Medical

Medical

Flush RIG tube

Medical

Medical

Flush water via PEG tube

Medical

Medical

Follow Covid-19 protocol

Medical

Medical

Follow infection control procedures

Medical

Medical

Leave out medication for later

Medical

Medical

Medical

Medical

Medical

Monitor bowel movements

Medical

Medical

Monitor breathing

Medical

Medical

Monitor concern areas

Medical

Medical

Monitor dystonia

Medical

Medical

Monitor dystonia

Medical

Medical

Monitor for end of life symptoms

Medical

Medical

Monitor for signs of discomfort

Medical

Medical

Monitor gastrostomy site

Medical

Medical

Monitor jejunostomy site

Medical

Medical

Monitor levels of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Medical

Medical

Monitor menstrual cycle

Medical

Medical

Monitor oxygen saturation

Medical

Medical

Monitor pain

Medical

Medical

Monitor risk of choking and aspiration

Medical

Medical

Monitor sleep apnoea

Medical

Medical

Monitor stock levels of medical supplies

Medical

Medical

Monitor swallowing

Medical

Medical

Monitor symptoms of health conditions

Medical

Medical

Monitor urine output

Medical

Medical

Monitor vomiting / aspiration

Medical

Medical

Observe client overnight

Medical

Medical

Observe urine for blood

Medical

Medical

Offer cough assist therapy

Medical

Medical

Offer heat pad

Medical

Medical

Offer PRN medication

Medical

Medical

Offer support to family

Medical

Social

Perform chest physio

Medical

Medical

Perform emergency care

Medical

Medical

Perform leakage test on speaker valve

Medical

Medical

Perform manually assisted cough

Medical

Medical

Perform mechanically assisted cough

Medical

Medical

Perform nasal suctioning

Medical

Medical

Perform nasopharyngeal suctioning

Medical

Medical

Perform oral suctioning

Medical

Medical

Perform subglottic suctioning

Medical

Medical

Prime the PEG feed

Medical

Medical

Prompt sugar intake

Medical

Medical

Prompt to take blood sugar reading

Medical

Medical

Prompt to take medication

Medical

Medical

Prompt to use inhaler

Medical

Medical

Provide end of life care

Medical

Medical

Provide tracheostomy care

Medical

Medical

Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Medical

Medical

Put on Repose boots

Medical

Medical

Record autonomic dysreflexia episode

Medical

Medical

Record autonomic dysreflexia episode

Medical

Medical

Record blood pressure (BP)

Medical

Medical

Record blood sugar levels

Medical

Medical

Record physical health observation(s)

Medical

Medical

Record pulse rate

Medical

Medical

Record relevant observations in the care log

Medical

Medical

Record respiratory rate

Medical

Medical

Record seizures

Medical

Medical

Record symptoms of Covid-19

Medical

Medical

Record symptoms of flu or respiratory issues

Medical

Medical

Record weight using scales

Medical

Medical

Remind client to wear face mask

Medical

Medical

Remove PPE

Medical

Medical

Remove Repose boots

Medical

Medical

Remove skin patch

Medical

Medical

Reorder medication

Medical

Medical

Replace drainage bag

Medical

Medical

Replace oxygen cylinder

Medical

Medical

Reposition in bed using sliding sheet

Medical

Medical

Suction tracheostomy as needed

Medical

Medical

Support with nose flush

Medical

Medical

Support with prosthetic leg

Medical

Medical

Switch oxygen unit off

Medical

Medical

Switch oxygen unit on

Medical

Medical

Take body temperature

Medical

Medical

Take client to the pharmacy

Medical

Medical

Take splint off

Medical

Medical

Test urine

Medical

Medical

Top up humidifier water

Medical

Medical

Turn off pressure relieving cushion

Medical

Medical

Vent gastrostomy tube

Medical

Medical

Wear a visor

Medical

Medical

Wear eye protection

Medical

Medical

Wear mask

Medical

Medical

Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Medical

Medical

Wear shoe covers

Medical

Medical

Wear shoe covers

Medical

Medical

Check toe nails

Nail care

Personal care

Assist to put dentures in

Oral hygiene

Personal care

Assist with cleaning teeth

Oral hygiene

Personal care

Assist with mouth care

Oral hygiene

Personal care

Check whether dentures are being worn

Oral hygiene

Personal care

Clean dentures

Oral hygiene

Personal care

Remove dentures

Oral hygiene

Personal care

Assist to feed the birds

Pet care

Environmental

Assist to feed the dog

Pet Care

Environmental

Assist with feeding the cat

Pet Care

Environmental

Assist with pet care

Pet Care

Environmental

Take the dog for a walk

Pet Care

Environmental

Assist to reduce sundowning

Psychological

Psychological

Assist with developing coping strategies

Psychological

Psychological

Ensure Everyday activities are met

Psychological

Psychological

Monitor behaviour / mood

Psychological

Psychological

Offer emotional support

Psychological

Psychological

Record behaviour observations

Psychological

Psychological

Record mental health observation

Psychological

Psychological

Record suspicious behaviour and report

Psychological

Psychological

Report any changes in behaviour

Psychological

Psychological

Support with cognitive needs

Psychological

Psychological

Support with play and development

Psychological

Psychological

Assist to roll over

Reposition

Medical

Check and inflate pressure mattress

Reposition

Medical

Check position in chair

Reposition

Medical

Check that client is comfortable in bed

Reposition

Medical

Encourage movement to relieve pressure areas

Reposition

Medical

Ensure that client is comfortable

Reposition

Medical

Ensure that feet are elevated

Reposition

Medical

Place feet in foot support

Reposition

Medical

Place pillows under arms

Reposition

Medical

Put supportive pillow in place

Reposition

Medical

Support to sit upright

Reposition

Medical

Accompany to medical appointments

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist in school / college

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist to attend appointments / activities

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist to attend social activities

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist to attend the day centre

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist to pack a bag

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist to plan daily routine

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist to prepare hospital bag

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist to set alarm

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist with Everyday activities

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist with Everyday activities

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist with family-related tasks

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist with opening sealed bottles and containers

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist with religious routine

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Assist with speech and language

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Collect from the day centre

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Complete afternoon routine

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Complete evening routine

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Complete night routine

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Complete supported living visit

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Encourage independence

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Encourage participation in activities

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Encourage to get out of bed

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Ensure communication needs are met

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Ensure that the client is warm

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Escort visit / community access outing

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Follow speech and language therapy recommendations and report any concerns

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Greet and wake gently

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Prepare for bedtime

Dressing

Personal care

Prepare for outing

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Prepare for the day centre

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Prompt client to read a newspaper

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Prompt educational activities

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Prompt to use long-handled tools

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Provide entertainment

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Support client to complete activities of choice

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Support with care of children

Routine activities

Everyday activities

Remind client not to leave the house alone

Security & Safety

Environmental

Access house via key safe

Security & Safety

Environmental

Check in and out using landline

Security & Safety

Environmental

Check the door sensor

Security & Safety

Environmental

Complete fire safety check

Security & Safety

Environmental

Complete safety checks

Security & Safety

Environmental

Ensure CCTV is positioned correctly

Security & Safety

Environmental

Ensure safety when client is smoking

Security & Safety

Environmental

Ensure that client smokes outside

Security & Safety

Environmental

Ensure that door is locked

Security & Safety

Environmental

Ensure that home is secure

Security & Safety

Environmental

Ensure that sensor(s) are on

Security & Safety

Environmental

Gain consent from the client

Security & Safety

Environmental

Knock before entering the home

Security & Safety

Environmental

Open / close the gate

Security & Safety

Environmental

Provide handover to next care professional

Security & Safety

Environmental

Return the keys to the key safe

Security & Safety

Environmental

Ring the bell and wait to be let in

Security & Safety

Environmental

Turn on / off crash mat sensor

Security & Safety

Environmental

Assist to evacuate the building in case of an emergency

Security and safety

Environmental

Check plugs

Security and safety

Environmental

Check that taps are off

Security and safety

Environmental

Check the fireplace for potential hazards

Security and safety

Environmental

Complete fire safety check

Security and safety

Environmental

Ensure safe internet use

Security and safety

Everyday activities

Ensure that camera is set up in the property

Security and safety

Environmental

Ensure that cigarettes are extinguished

Security and safety

Environmental

Ensure that equipment has been safety checked

Security and safety

Environmental

Remove trip hazards

Security and safety

Environmental

Test smoke / carbon monoxide alarm

Security and safety

Environmental

Collect groceries

Shopping

Everyday activities

Collect milk delivery and put away

Shopping

Everyday activities

Collect newspaper

Shopping

Everyday activities

Collect newspaper

Shopping

Everyday activities

Provide items that have been requested

Shopping

Everyday activities

Put food delivery away

Shopping

Everyday activities

Put groceries away

Shopping

Everyday activities

Return / collect books from the library

Shopping

Everyday activities

Apply body oil

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Apply SPF

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist into the bath

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist out of the bath

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to apply deoderant

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to apply heel balm onto feet

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to apply perfume / aftershave

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to bath or shower

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to change sanitary wear

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to dry skin

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to have a bath

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to have a bed bath

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to have a full body wash

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to have a shower

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to have a strip wash

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to have a wash

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to inflate bathing cushion

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist to remove facial hair

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with applying creams / gels to skin as instructed

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with footcare and hygiene

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with Personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with personal care and check water temperature

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with soaking feet

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with washing hands

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Charge the bath seat battery

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Complete morning routine

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Empty the washing bowl

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Ensure that creams are close to hand

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Ensure that leg cover is worn

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Monitor personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Prepare for a wash

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Prompt personal care and hygiene

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Prompt to use the bidet

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Prompt to wash / bathe

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Remove leg sleeve

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Turn shower / bath on or off

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Wash and apply cream to legs

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Wash and dry pressure areas

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Wash and soak feet

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Wash client's back

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Apply cream to skin

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Apply talcum powder

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with bed care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with Personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with Personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Assist with Personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Bathe PEG site

Skin care

Medical

Bathe wound / cyst

Skin care

Medical

Complete Personal care assessment

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Monitor Personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Prompt Personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Prompt to apply cream

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Provide care to meet priority needs only

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Provide priority needs only

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Supervise Personal care

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Wash hands thoroughly

Shower / Bathing / Washing

Personal care

Apply / remove compression wrap

Skin care

Medical

Apply cream to sacrum and buttocks

Skin care

Medical

Apply sacrum pad

Skin care

Medical

Assist with leg care

Skin care

Medical

Assist with putting compression stockings on

Skin care

Medical

Assist with wound care

Skin care

Medical

Carry out a full body observation

Skin care

Medical

Change fistula bag

Skin care

Medical

Change wound dressing

Skin care

Medical

Check for signs of infection

Skin care

Medical

Check skin integrity

Skin care

Medical

Check the air mattress settings

Skin care

Medical

Check wound dressings

Skin care

Medical

Complete a skin bundle assessment

Skin care

Medical

Complete body map

Skin care

Medical

Ensure that pressure cushion is in place

Skin care

Medical

Ensure that pressure relieving equipement is in place

Skin care

Medical

Massage client's hands

Skin care

Medical

Massage client's legs

Skin care

Medical

Monitor pressure sores

Skin care

Medical

Monitor swelling in feet / ankles

Skin care

Medical

Put on heel pads

Skin care

Medical

Switch on pressure relieving cushion

Skin care

Medical

Adjust bed height

Transfers

Everyday activities

Arrange transport

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist into bed

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist into bed using banana board

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist into bed with stand or hoist

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist into lift

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist into lift

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist into the armchair

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist into the bathroom

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist onto electric bath lift

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist out of bed

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist out of bed using banana board

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist out of bed with stand or hoist

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to stand

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to transfer into chair using Sara Steady

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to transfer onto shower chair

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to transfer onto the commode

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to transfer using Molift

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to transfer with hoist

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to transfer with mobility scooter

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to transfer with stand or hoist

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to use riser recliner chair

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist to use standing frame

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with mobilising

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with transfer out of wheelchair

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with transfer to mobility vehicle

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with transfer using Sara Steady

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with transfers

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with transfers into the bedroom

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with transfers into the living room

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with transfers into wheelchair

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist with transfers onto the toilet

Transfers

Everyday activities

Complete vehicle checklist

Transfers

Everyday activities

Ensure safety when transferring

Transfers

Everyday activities

Ensure safety whilst mobilising

Transfers

Everyday activities

Ensure that crash / falls mat is in place

Transfers

Everyday activities

Ensure the safe use of stair lift

Transfers

Everyday activities

Escort to / from alternative location

Transfers

Everyday activities

Escort to / from place of work

Transfers

Everyday activities

Escort to or from the dining room

Transfers

Everyday activities

Prepare to hoist

Transfers

Everyday activities

Prompt to get out of bed

Transfers

Everyday activities

Prompt to use walking frame

Transfers

Everyday activities

Support client when using transport

Transfers

Everyday activities

Support to transfer onto the bus

Transfers

Everyday activities

Support to use the stair lift

Transfers

Everyday activities

Transport to / from activities

Transfers

Everyday activities

Use slide sheet to reposition

Transfers

Everyday activities

Assist into the kitchen

Walking support

Everyday activities

Assist with using the stairs

Walking support

Everyday activities

Ensure safety when mobilising by foot

Walking support

Everyday activities

Ensure that walking aid is within reach

Walking support

Everyday activities

Assist with putting glasses on

Wearables

Personal care

Check and change filter in hearing aids

Wearables

Everyday activities

Check that client is wearing personal alarm

Wearables

Everyday activities

Check that hearing aids are working

Wearables

Everyday activities

Check that personal alarm is worn

Wearables

Everyday activities

Clean cochlear implant

Wearables

Everyday activities

Clean glasses

Wearables

Everyday activities

Clean spectacles

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that hearing aids are being worn

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that medication alarm is within reach

Wearables

Medical

Ensure that mobile phone is within reach

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that mobility aids are close to hand

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal alarm and cordless phone are within reach

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal alarm is being worn

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal alarm is being worn

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal alarm is being worn

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal alarm is charged

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal alarm is removed

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal alarm is within reach

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal alarm is within reach

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal tracker is being worn

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that personal tracker is charged

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that the personal alarm is accessible

Wearables

Everyday activities

Ensure that wrist weights are being worn

Wearables

Everyday activities

Prompt to remove hearing aids

Wearables

Everyday activities

Prompt to wear hearing aids

Wearables

Everyday activities

Prompt to wear personal alarm

Wearables

Everyday activities

Prompt to wear personal alarm

Wearables

Everyday activities

Remove hearing aids

Wearables

Everyday activities

Remove personal alarm and ensure that it is within reach

Wearables

Everyday activities

Replace batteries in hearing aids

Wearables

Everyday activities

Take glasses off

Wearables

Personal care

Test personal alarm

Wearables

Everyday activities

Wearables - other

Wearables

Everyday activities

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