Home Health Aide On-the-go In-service

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McDaniel, Cheryl, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Home health aides.

Health education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (26 p.)

Other Title:

Home Health Aide On-the-Go In-service Lessons

Place of Publication:

Beacon Health, a division of HCPro, Inc.

Summary:

Each change of season presents unique care challenges for HHAs. For example, the winter may bring cold-weather concerns such as proper heating and hypothermia, and summer poses increased risk for heat exhaustion and dehydration. While winter and summer may create some obvious safety concerns, recognizing the seasonal safety risks for patients throughout the year is key for HHAs when providing quality care. The elderly and the ill often have slower metabolisms, weakened muscles and coordination, and compromised immune systems, setting them at high risk for complications when exposed to extreme weather or seasonal illnesses, such as the flu. HHAs should recognize the signs symptoms of common seasonal concerns and promptly address these issues at the first sign.LESSON OBJECTIVESAfter completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to:Recognize common seasonal safety concernsIdentify the signs and symptoms of specific seasonal safety concernsPromote positive safety habits for aides and patientsContents of this lesson:A clearly written fact sheetA 10-question post-test to measure understanding of the subject matterAn answer sheet with a place for the instructor's comments and signatureAn illustrative, homecare-specific case studySuggested supplemental learning activitiesAn attendance log and certificate of completion

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-60146-990-X