A general assessment is provided to clients in their home or during their first visit to a nursing clinic. This includes:

• Client and carer consultation
• Prioritising care needs
• Manual handling assessment to identify issues associated with providing care
• Identifying issues associated with visiting client after-hours
• Informing clients of their rights and responsibilities
• Developing and implementing an initial care plan
• Referring a client to other appropriate services
• Providing appropriate information
• Undertaking re-assessments at appropriate intervals
• Liaison with other health professionals involved in client's care