This course presents an orientation to home-based services, which includes home hospice care. It provides introductory instruction that covers a range of topics including infection control, first aid, medical device safety, cultural considerations, and protecting an individual’s rights.
The goal of this course is to teach home care staff about infection control and patient care in the home.
This course presents an orientation to home-based services, which includes home hospice care. It provides introductory instruction that covers a range of topics including infection control, first aid, medical device safety, cultural considerations, and protecting an individual’s rights. The goal of this course is to teach home care staff about infection control and patient care in the home.
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health, Licensed and Certified Home Health, Personal Assistance Services, Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Outline:
Care at Home: Infection Control and Patient Care
Infection Control and Patient Care
Precautions
Personal Protective Equipment
Bag Technique
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
First Aid
In Case of Emergency
Potential Injuries
Other Emergencies
More Emergency Situations
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
A Person’s Rights
Protecting a Person’s Rights
Advanced Care Planning
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Medical Device Safety
Durable Medical Equipment
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Cultural Considerations
Cultural Considerations
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Contributors
References
Sherry is a nursing professional with over 20 years of experience. She holds an associate degree in nursing from Randolph Community College, a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a master's degree from Walden University. Her expertise includes oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultative services, performance improvement, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.Reviewer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.
Jennifer has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C) and is a Curriculum Designer in post-acute care for Relias. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.”
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