The Home Health Aide Handbook, 5th Edition This beautiful, full-color, fifth edition of The Home Health Aide Handbook is unlike any other handbook or pocket guide on the market. For home health aides, it includes all the procedures learned in their training program, plus references to abbreviations, medical terms, care guidelines for specific diseases, and an appendix to include important names, phone numbers, and websites. For certified nursing assistants moving to home care, there is helpful information for making the transition from care facilities to homes. In addition, this book contains all the federal requirements for home health aides so it also can be used in a basic training program. This inexpensive book is also full-color and loaded with photos and illustrations! The fifth edition contains updated information about the following: Federal requirements for home health aidesExpanded coverage on infection prevention and controlObserving and reportingHIPAA and how to protect a client's privacyProper nutrition and special dietsCare guidelines for specific diseases and now includes Parkinson's diseaseVital signsPain managementCommonly-used abbreviationsOxygen therapyFamily and home dynamicsHome-care specific tips for housekeeping and cookingDisaster guidelinesComprehensive glossaryMental health and mental health disorders This handy guide is the perfect size. It fits easily into a backpack, purse, or home care bag. Encourage your aides to carry it with them into the field to use as a quick reference tool. The table of contents includes these sections, along with a glossary of terms and a list of abbreviations for easy reference: I. Defining Home Health Services II. Foundation of Client Care III. Understanding Clients IV. Client Care V. Special Clients, Special Needs VI. Home Management and Nutrition VII. Caring for Yourself This textbook will also be available in Spanish.
✔ Author(s): Jetta Fuzy RN MS,William Leahy MD
✔ Title: The Home Health Aide Handbook, 5e
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (207 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1604251085
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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