{"id":562,"date":"2024-09-22T13:16:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T13:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/?post_type=courses&#038;p=562"},"modified":"2025-07-08T02:49:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T02:49:20","slug":"adding-assessments-on-the-lizzy-care-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/2024\/09\/22\/adding-assessments-on-the-lizzy-care-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Observations on the Lizzy Care App"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nolwrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction to Observations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-5\">In the Lizzy Care app, <strong>Observations<\/strong> serve as a valuable tool to quickly update and monitor key aspects of the wellbeing of the person you&#8217;re caring for. Including their mood, fatigue, speech, activity level, and pain or discomfort. These Observations are crucial for maintaining an accurate record of the individual&#8217;s condition, allowing the entire care team to observe changes over time and adapt the care plan as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Observation<\/strong>s<strong> Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list pb-5\">\n<li><strong>Enhanced Monitoring:<\/strong> Regular observations help capture subtle changes in the individual&#8217;s condition that might not be noticeable day-to-day but could indicate important trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Coordination:<\/strong> By sharing these updates in the Care Feed, all members of the Care Circle, including family, caregivers, and Lizzy Care team members are kept informed and can coordinate care more effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data-Driven Care Adjustments:<\/strong> The Lizzy Care team uses this data to proactively suggest modifications to the care plan, ensuring that care strategies remain aligned with the individual&#8217;s current needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions to Add an Observation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Open the Lizzy Care App:<\/strong> Start on your device\u2019s home screen and tap the Lizzy Care app icon to open it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-578\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lizzy Care app icon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Navigate to the Care Feed:<\/strong> Once the app is open, locate the Care Feed, from the navigation menu at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"78\" height=\"81\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-577\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Feed icon on the main navigation menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Initiate a New Post:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the plus icon located at the bottom right of the screen to start a new post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A menu showing showing various posting options will show at the bottom of the screen. Select \u201cAdd observation\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"65\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-571\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plus icon used for starting a new post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-8.png 413w, https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-8-300x122.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Posting options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Choose the Type of Observations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A list of observation types will appear, including Mood, Fatigue, Speech, Activity, and Pain\/Discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on the type of observation you wish to make. For example, if you&#8217;re evaluating the person&#8217;s mood, select &#8220;Mood.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-11.png 416w, https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-11-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select which Observation you&#8217;d like to enter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Select the Appropriate Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upon choosing an observation type, options will appear to describe the condition. For Mood, you might see choices such as Very Elevated, Elevated, Neutral, Somewhat Depressed, or Very Depressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the description that best matches your observation of the person\u2019s current state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-12.png 413w, https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-12-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select which description best describes the person&#8217;s current state.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Complete Multiple Observations (Optional):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If needed, repeat the steps to add additional observations for different aspects like Fatigue or Activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend completing each type of observation at least once a week to provide a comprehensive overview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-16.png 404w, https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-16-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can add one or multiple observations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Add Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add any specific notes into the Post text box provided. This is helpful for adding context to the observations and noting any particular events or circumstances that might affect the individual\u2019s condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581\" style=\"width:269px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add your note to help provide context for the observation. Use the Post button to add to the Feed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pb-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Post the Observation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After completing the observations and adding any relevant notes, tap the \u201cPost\u201d button located at the top right corner of the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your observation will be saved and visible in the Care Feed, providing a clear and immediate update to all members of the Care Circle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-15.png 409w, https:\/\/lizzycare.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image-15-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wrapping up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilizing the observation feature in the Lizzy Care app is a simple yet effective way to keep a pulse on your daily health and well-being of the person you&#8217;re caring for. By maintaining regular updates, you empower the entire care team to make informed decisions that enhance the quality of care provided. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance with the app, please do not hesitate to reach out to our <a href=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/appsupport\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hilizzy.com\/appsupport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Observations In the Lizzy Care app, Observations serve as a valuable tool to quickly update and monitor key aspects of the wellbeing of the person you&#8217;re caring for. Including their mood, fatigue, speech, activity level, and pain or discomfort. 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