Caregiver Progress Note Example

Quick Answer

A caregiver progress note documents a patient's status and response to care interventions over time. This example uses the DAR (Data, Action, Response) format preferred by many home health agencies.

DAR Format Example

Data: Patient ambulated 120 feet with rolling walker today, up from 85 feet last week.

Action: Supervised ambulation exercises twice today. Applied ice pack post-exercise.

Response: Patient tolerated exercise well. Meeting 60% of ambulation goal.

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