Author : Laura More
Publisher : Beacon Health, a Division of Blr
ISBN 13 : 9781601469830
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (698 download)
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 12, Issue 4: Flu Season by : Laura More
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 12, Issue 4: Flu Season written by Laura More and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flu is a serious disease. People die from flu each year, and most of them are over 65 years old. The patients we care for as HHAs are at risk of becoming sick if we spread flu. Immunization and infection control are important ways to keep our patients and ourselves healthy during flu season. LESSON OBJECTIVES After completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Describe why HHAs should get an influenza (flu) vaccination List three ways to protect yourself and your patients from the spread of flu Explain why coming to work when sick is not recommended Contents of this lesson: A clearly written fact sheet A 10-question post-test to measure understanding of the subject matter An answer sheet with a place for the instructor's comments and signature An illustrative, homecare-specific case study Suggested supplemental learning activities An attendance log and certificate of completion