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This beautiful, full-color, 6th 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 is loaded with photos and illustrations!
The 6th edition contains updated information about the following:
Federal requirements for home health aides Expanded coverage on infection prevention and control Observing and reporting HIPAA and how to protect a client’s privacy Proper nutrition and special diets Care guidelines for specific diseases that now includes COVID-19 Vital signs, including a new procedure for measuring blood pressure electronically Pain management Commonly-used abbreviations Oxygen therapy Family and home dynamics Home-care specific tips for housekeeping and cooking Disaster guidelines Comprehensive glossary Mental 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 later this year.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hartman Publishing Inc.
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 18, 2023
Edition ‏ : ‎ 6th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1604251581
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1604251586
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
Best Sellers Rank: #61,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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