Module 3: Caregiver Skills
Module 3: Caregiver Skills In this module we will review some of the skills that will assist you in caring for the Veteran. As a Caregiver, you are an essential part of the Veteran’s health care team in monitoring physical health and well-being. The skills that will be reviewed in this module are: Vital Signs Infection Control/Avoidance
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