Home Health Aide On-the-go In-service

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gipson, Genevieve, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Home health aides.

Patient education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (20 p.)

Place of Publication:

Beacon Health

Summary:

Home Health Aide On-the-Go In-service Vol 10, Issue 11, Preventing Pressure UlcersOVERVIEWPressure ulcers are an unfortunate and painful consequence of patient immobility. Home health aides are on the front line in skin breakdown recognition and therefore have a responsibility to report pressure ulcers when they form. In addition, they must manage the comfort and recovery of patients who develop them. This in-service reveals common pressure sites and teaches aides how to take appropriate actions to prevent patients in the home from developing pressure ulcers.LESSON OBJECTIVESAfter completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to:Discuss functions of the skinIdentify patients at risk for skin breakdownDescribe the signs and symptoms of skin breakdownIdentify locations that are prone to skin breakdownRecognize factors that contribute to skin tears and skin breakdownObserve and report the condition of a person's skinDetermine action steps the home health aide can take to prevent patient skin breakdownContents 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

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ISBN:

1-61569-073-5