TEST 27 – REQUEST LETTER (Home Care Services)
Writing Task:
Using the information in the case notes, write a letter requesting home care services for Mrs. Ruby Fernandez. Address the letter to the Community Nursing Manager, Westside Community Health Centre, 99 West Road, Melbourne.
Patient Details:
• Name: Mrs. Ruby Fernandez
• Age: 76
• Address: 12 Clover Drive, Melbourne
• Admission: 3 July 2025 (UTI & dehydration)
• Discharge: 8 July 2025
Background:
• Lives alone
• Widow, limited family support
• Hypertension, early-stage dementia
• Unsteady gait – uses walking stick
Hospital Stay:
• IV fluids for dehydration
• Oral antibiotics for UTI
• Improved hydration, urine output normal
Current Needs:
• Support with medication management
• Monitoring hydration & nutrition
• Twice-weekly check-ins for hygiene and safety