Home Health Aide On-the-go In-service

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perry, April, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Home health aides.

Hygiene.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (14 p.)

Place of Publication:

Beacon Health

Summary:

Home Health Aide On-the-Go In-service Vol 10, Issue 5, Safety With ADLsOVERVIEWAssisting in activities of daily living (ADL) is a fundamental role of the home health aide. In caring for patients in their home, it is imperative that patients be able to safely perform their ADLs. This in-service describes how aides can demonstrate to patients and their families ways to safely perform ADLs, such as maintaining personal hygiene and using equipment to move about the home.LESSON OBJECTIVESAfter completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to:Define how to feed a patient safelyDescribe methods that will assist in performing personal hygiene safely at homeDiscuss ambulating and using mobility devices safely in the homeContents 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:

1-61569-067-0