Mr. Higgins Level Of Care Case Study

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On this date worker called Ms. Lisa Welch, VA SW, for the purpose of gathering information on Mr. Higgins level of care. Ms. Welch stated he had been a patient for several years. He could care for himself with very little assistance until recent. In July, Mr. Higgins became ill and admitted to Princeton Hospital in Birmingham. Upon release from hospital he was bedbound, unable to communicate, and completely dependent on caregiver for all ADLs.
According to Ms. Welch Mr. and Mrs. Higgins owned a flower shop in Nauvoo. (The flower shop building is located in the front yard of the residence.) Mrs. Higgins hired Ms. Griffith to work at the flower shop. During employment, Mrs. Higgins became ill and was unable to work at the shop. Ms. Griffith

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