Home Health Aide On-the-go In-service

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Salmons, Laurie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Infection.

Home health aides.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (20 p.)

Place of Publication:

Beacon Health

Summary:

Preventing the spread of infection in the home setting is essential. The home health aide must be familiar with all agency practices and procedures affecting day-to-day tasks of infection control. To effectively prevent and control infection, home health aides must be vigilant about following standard and additional precautions when appropriate. This in-service lesson presents an overview of the techniques for infection control and the important role home health aides play by providing care to patients who have, or are at risk for, an infection.LESSON OBJECTIVESAfter completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to:Name the primary cause of infectionName the two main types of infectionName the single most effective way to prevent infectionList three home health aide responsibilities that support infection controlContents 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:

1-61569-076-X