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Home Health Aide On The Go In Service Lessons Vol 4 Issue 4 Knee Surgery
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Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 4: Knee Surgery by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 4: Knee Surgery written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Knee Surgery includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Name two common types of knee surgery List three reasons a patient might require knee surgery Name three components of the knee joint, and List two observations the aide should report to the supervisor. OVERVIEW In the United States, the single most common reason for visiting orthopedic surgeons is because of a knee problem. It is not surprising that more joint replacement surgeries are performed on the knee than on any other joint. Surgery on the knee is a complex procedure usually followed by a prolonged rehabilitation period. Many patients require home health services following surgery and often need home health aides to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) in the recovery period. The purpose of this in-service is to provide information about knee surgery.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 8: Spinal Surgery by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 8: Spinal Surgery written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Spinal Surgery includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Name two common types of spinal surgery List three restrictions patients with spinal surgery may have Identify three complications that could occur after spinal surgery, and List three occasions when the aide should contact the supervisor. OVERVIEW The American Academy of Spine Physicians reports that four-out-of-five adults suffer from back problems at one time or another. Not all back problems require surgery and many conditions can be improved with conservative measures such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, epidural steroid injections, improved body mechanics, and weight loss. Some common conditions that occur with aging, such as degenerative disc disease, which causes the wearing away of the cushion (disc) between the vertebrae, may cause lower back pain. This condition cannot be treated with conservative measures and requires a spinal fusion. Osteoporosis may also cause weakening of the vertebral structures and result in the need for spinal fusion. Kyphosis, scoliosis, and spondyliothesis may also precipitate the need for spinal surgery. Some patients may require home health care following spinal surgery. Home health aides may be assigned to assist with bathing, dressing, and household activities.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 11: Patients with Casts by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 11: Patients with Casts written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Patients with Casts includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: List two problems that can occur when providing care to patients with casts Identify two complications that should be reported to the supervisor, and Describe the purpose of casts. OVERVIEW Casts are formed materials usually made of plaster or fiberglass that are used to protect and support injured bones and soft tissue. Casts act to reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasms around injured bones or joints. Sometimes casts are applied after patients have surgery. Orthopedic doctors treat fractures throughout the body except for the skull and face by applying casts. Extremity fractures are most common and usually occur in men younger than age 45 and then become more common in women over age 45 due to bone loss. Accidents and falls are the most common cause of fractures.Home health aides may be assigned to patients who have casts following an injury or illness. They need to know what is required when caring for a patient with a cast. The purpose of this in-service program is to emphasize the knowledge and skills needed when caring for patients with casts.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 8, Issue 3: Joint Replacement by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 8, Issue 3: Joint Replacement written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2009-01-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Joint Replacement includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Name three diseases and injuries that often lead to hip and knee replacement Name three serious complications that must be reported to a supervisor immediately Describe three special requirements involved with caring for patients who have had joint replacement OVERVIEW Each year, nearly a quarter of a million elderly people suffer a hip fracture. Women, especially those who suffer from brittle bones related to osteoporosis, are twice as likely as men to experience a hip fracture. Often the result is loss of independence, even death. It takes a surgical procedure to repair the fracture, and the type of surgery is determined by the location of the fracture. Other factors such as the patient's age, health status, bone structure, and level of mobility also affect the decision. An alternative to this surgery is a complete hip replacement, called hip arthroplasty. This has become one of the most commonly performed and successful orthopedic operations. Successful recovery from joint replacement requires care after surgery to promote pain-free function and rehabilitation. The home health aide plays an important role in assuring the patient's recovery by understanding joint replacement surgery and knowing how to care for a patient's special needs. This in-service lesson looks at two of the most common joint replacement surgeries and discusses how the home health aide plays an important role in caring for those patients.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 7: Infusion Therapy by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 7: Infusion Therapy written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Infusion Therapy includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: List two reasons for infusion therapy Identify three observations that home health aides should report, and Distinguish between tunneled or implanted catheters and peripherally inserted infusion lines. OVERVIEW The frequency of home infusion therapy has increased substantially in the past 25 years. Not only is it more comfortable for patients; home infusion therapy is less costly than hospital-based infusion therapy. While infusion therapy usually is more commonly provided for a short duration, some patients receive long-term therapy. Patients with end-stage heart failure may receive dobutamine intravenously for the rest of their lives, or while awaiting cardiac transplantation. Some patients may receive total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for very long periods of time. While home health aides are not directly involved in providing the infusion therapy, they do need to know about the different types of home infusions that may be provided. Aides will visit patients with a variety of venous access devices, and it is important for them to have a basic understanding of the differences between the devices. The purpose of this in-service is to provide basic information about infusion therapy.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 1: Feeding Tubes by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 1: Feeding Tubes written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Feeding Tubes includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Name two reasons for feeding tube insertion List three types of feeding tubes, and Identify two findings that home health aides should report. OVERVIEW A substantial number of homecare patients have feeding tubes. They may be temporary or permanent, nasogastric or percutaneous, with a variety of techniques for the feedings. In most agencies, home health aides are assigned to cleanse feeding tube sites; some agencies teach home health aides to assist with the feedings. Regardless of the extent of involvement in managing feeding tubes, home health aides need to know about the different types of feeding tubes they may encounter. The purpose of this in-service is to provide basic information about feeding tubes. The information can serve as a basis for teaching home health aides more specific information about the care of individual patients assigned to them.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 10: Quadriplegia by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 10: Quadriplegia written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Quadriplegia includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Name two complications from quadriplegia. List three signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia. Explain aspects of the home health aide's role in providing care to the quadriplegic patient, and Identify two of the most common causes of quadriplegia for young and older patients. OVERVIEW Quadriplegia occurs as a result of an illness or injury to the spinal cord and refers to paralysis below the shoulders. Approximately 750,000 people in the United States suffer from spinal cord injuries with the predominant cause being motor vehicle accidents. Quadriplegia in older patients usually occurs as a result of a fall or disease process. The most common cause of death among these patients is respiratory ailment. After extended hospital or rehabilitation facility stays, about 90% of quadriplegic patients return to their homes and require extensive assistance with care throughout their lifetimes. Many are referred to homecare services and will need assistance with their extensive personal care needs. Home health aides need to know as much as possible about quadriplegic patients because of their needs and possible complications.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 5, Issue 9: Safe Transfers by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 5, Issue 9: Safe Transfers written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Safe Transfers includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Describe different types of movement with which an aide may assist, the risks of injury, and safe methods for carrying out the movement. Identify the primary type of injury an aide might experience when transferring or lifting patients, and List three types of equipment an aide might use to help transfer or lift a patient. OVERVIEW Back injuries are the major cause of work related injury and lost work for health care workers. Home health aides are particularly prone to such injuries, because their work with patients involves frequent lifting and moving. Their work is also likely to be with the most dependent patients. Since movement is part of every activity, its risk is often overlooked. Following simple guidelines and maintaining awareness can make a big difference in patient and employee outcomes. Good body mechanics, maintaining a safe environment, and knowledge of appropriate equipment can help protect the patient as well as the aide. This in-service offers a summary of each of those, as well as practical guidance on the aide's role.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 2, Issue 9: Caring for Patients After Hip Surgery by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 2, Issue 9: Caring for Patients After Hip Surgery written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Caring for Patients After Hip Surgery includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: * Name two common types of hip surgery *List three activities patients with hip surgery should not perform *Name three assistive devices most hip surgery patients need, and * List two occasions in which the aide should notify the supervisor. OVERVIEW The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that there are more than 300,000 hip fractures each year in the United States. It is estimated that women over the age of 65 have a 1 in 5 chance of fracturing their hips at some point during their lives. In addition to hip fractures, several other conditions necessitate hip surgery, including degenerative joint disease, trauma, osteonecrosis, and various types of inflammatory arthritis. Many patients require home health care following hip surgery. Because home health aides are so often assigned to care for these patients, it is essential that they understand the components of care, precautions to take, and when to contact supervisors.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 6, Issue 4: Therapy Patients by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 6, Issue 4: Therapy Patients written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Therapy Patients includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Discuss the different types of therapy home health patients may receive Explain three ways to support a therapy plan of care, and State three reasons a patient might receive therapy services OVERVIEW A rehabilitation program in the home may require the skills of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. However, a patient's care doesn't stop with the therapists. Home health aides are dedicated to supporting a program's daily requirements. They offer encouragement that can be a determining factor in the patient's recovery. Observing, documenting, and reporting even the slightest change in a patient's health can have a significant impact on a patient's therapy plan. This in-service focuses on the role of the home health aide when working with therapy patients. It looks at the different therapies prescribed for patients suffering from common diseases and injuries. It also offers examples of how home health aides carry out portions of the therapy program as directed by the therapists. Finally, it emphasizes the home health aide's role as being instrumental in helping a therapy patient reach his or her full potential and recovery.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 3, Issue 4: The Aide's Role in Wound Care by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 3, Issue 4: The Aide's Role in Wound Care written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on The Aide's Role in Wound Care includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES After completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: * Name two types of wound dressings a home health aide might change * List three signs and symptoms that should be reported * Describe the basic steps in changing a simple dressing, and * List two reasons why a dressing may be used. LESSON OVERVIEW Home health aides can often provide simple wound care to patients. They can be especially useful in cases in which the wound care does not require the skills of a nurse, but no caregiver is available to do it. While the duties of unlicensed staff may vary from one state to another, almost all states allow properly trained aides to perform certain wound care procedures and dressing changes. The purpose of this in-service is to provide basic information all home health aides should know before performing wound care. Once the aide has mastered this education, he or she will require minimal patient-specific information prior to providing proper wound care.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 5, Issue 7: Heart Surgery Patients by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 5, Issue 7: Heart Surgery Patients written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Heart Surgery Patients includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Verbalize a basic knowledge of common surgical procedures of the heart List unique care considerations for heart surgery patients, and Explain the importance of reporting and documenting events regarding heart surgery patients. OVERVIEW Over 660,000 heart surgeries are performed each year to treat the more than 70 million Americans who are affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD). Home health aides may be assigned to care for patients recovering from heart surgery. Patients will have physical as well as mental limitations after surgery. They will require lifestyle changes. It is important for a home health aide to have a basic understanding of the most common heart surgeries and how to care for these patients so care can be effective. This in-service offers an overview of common heart surgeries and recommends methods for addressing the unique care needs of heart surgery patients.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 1, Issue 4: Caring for the Patient with Pain by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 1, Issue 4: Caring for the Patient with Pain written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: his lesson on Caring for the Patient with Pain includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: * Identify four behaviors that may indicate the patient is having pain * List three measures he or she may take to assist the patient who is having pain, and * Explain the importance of notifying the clinician promptly when the patient is having pain. LESSON OVERVIEW According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), chronic pain is the most expensive health problem in the United States today, costing about $50 billion annually in medical expenses, lost income, lost productivity, and compensation payments and legal charges. The importance of pain control is substantiated by new standards from the Joint Commission. They say that patients with pain will receive comprehensive assessment for pain, and that one of the patient's rights is that pain management will be respected and supported. The Outcomes and Assessment Information Set(tm) (OASIS(tm)) includes collection of data regarding pain, and management of patients with frequent pain increases the episode payment under the Prospective Payment System (PPS) for Medicare patients. It is incumbent upon the agency to document that OASIS finding not only on the assessment, but also within the clinical record. The topic of pain is a very important one for home health aides because of the role they have in documenting the presence of pain and in assisting patients who are having pain.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 6: Sleep Apnea by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 6: Sleep Apnea written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Sleep Apnea includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Name the three types of sleep apnea. Identify continuous positive airway pressure as the most common treatment of sleep apnea. List sleep apnea symptoms. Define sleep apnea as a condition in which a person stops breathing during sleep. OVERVIEW While sleep apnea is not a primary diagnosis, many patients seen by home health aides for personal care may also have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is estimated to affect between 12 and 25 million people, although less than one million people are actually diagnosed. Therefore, aides need to understand sleep apnea and recognize its symptoms. In addition, aides may be required to clean positive airway pressure systems, which are machines used to treat sleep apnea. Patient compliance in using positive airway pressure systems is another important part of an aide's contribution to successful patient care.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 2: Compression Fractures by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 2: Compression Fractures written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Compression Fractures includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Define compression fracture as a collapse or breakdown of one or more of the vertebrae Name the most common cause of compression fracture List three components of the medical treatment of compression fracture, and Describe three home health aide actions in caring for patients with compression fractures. Overview OVERVIEW Approximately 25% of all post-menopausal women in the United States have or will develop vertebral compression fractures. The incidence continually increases with age, and the prevalence is 40% in women 80 years of age. While only two-thirds of these fractures cause acute symptoms, they are all associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Women who have sustained a compression fracture have a 15% higher mortality rate that those who have not. Vertebral compression fractures often cause chronic pain and physical limitations. In almost all instances, they have a negative effect on function and quality of life. As is the case with many other chronic illnesses, compression fractures can cause psychosocial problems associated with loss of function and/or mobility. Treatment for compression fractures often involves bracing, adherence to a strengthening program, and activity limitations. Many patients with compression fractures receive homecare for various lengths of time and most will need assistance from home health aides for personal care and to assist with the treatment regimen. The purpose of this in-service is to provide information about the care of these patients.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 5: Peritoneal Dialysis by :
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 4, Issue 5: Peritoneal Dialysis written by and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lesson on Peritoneal Dialysis includes a complete training packet. Each in-service packet takes approximately one hour to complete and fully meets the Medicare in-service training requirements. As aides need training, you can make as many copies as you want - there's no restriction when used with aides assigned from your office location. Remember that Home Health Aides must have 12 hours of in-service training every year. LESSON OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Name the two major causes of kidney failure requiring dialysis Identify three signs and symptoms that may indicate peritonitis, and Note that peritoneal dialysis is not a cure for renal disease. OVERVIEW The incident rate of end stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States has begun to stabilize. However, in absolute numbers, the number of ESRD patients continues to grow, primarily due to "baby boomers" reaching middle age. While the patients aged 45-64 make up the largest portion of the incident population, patients age 75 and older have the highest incident rates of ESRD. Although the majority of ESRD patients receive hemodialysis, approximately 6% of them are treated with peritoneal dialysis. Many of these patients receive homecare services and many of them have co-morbidities that reduce their ability to manage activities of daily living (ADLs). Therefore home health aides are often assigned to these patients. While not assigned to provide care directly related to the dialysis, it is nonetheless important for home health aides to understand the process and to learn their roles in providing care to these patients.
Book Synopsis Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 11, Issue 4: Medication Management by : Paula Long
Download or read book Home Health Aide On-The-Go In-Service Lessons: Vol. 11, Issue 4: Medication Management written by Paula Long and published by Beacon Health, a Division of Blr. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, home health aides must satisfy 12 hours of in-service training. With today's irregular, part-time schedules, making sure they complete their required in-services can be a never-ending chore. Now you can satisfy Medicare's annual 12-hour aide in-service requirement without bringing your staff into the office for training. Home Health Aide On-the-Go In-service provides authoritative, comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand training for self-study or the classroom. As aides need training, simply copy the pages from each lesson as needed. The training is flexible, so aides can learn at their own pace at a time that is convenient for them. Even if they miss your regular in-services they can still get the training they need. Each lesson provides one hour of study on a homecare-specific topic. This 12-lesson volume fulfills one year of Medicare's annual requirement of 12 in-service hours. Each lesson includes: A clearly written fact sheet about a timely, homecare-specific topic 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 A convenient storage binder is included with your purchase Volume 11 topics*: Communication Strategies Difficult Patients Diet and Nutrition Medication Management Arthritis Patient Rights MRSA Strokes and Seizures Bariatric Patients Vital Signs and Documentation Amputee Care Ventilator Care
