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Homemaker Home Health Aide

By Suzann Balduzzi, RN, BSN, MSED

7th Edition © 2016
Discipline:Health Care
Course:Nursing Assisting
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HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition helps learners prepare for a meaningful career in the growing field of home health. Using a clear, supportive approach, the authors show how to care for a variety of sensitive client populations, from infants and the elderly to special needs and the terminally ill, and become a valued member of the home health care team. In addition to the topics of nutrition, safety, infection control, and bodily systems, the author imparts the practical skills involved in delivering high-quality personal care. Whether new to the industry or in need of a refresher, readers will find HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition a key resource for becoming caring, dedicated, and skilled paraprofessionals.

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HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition helps learners prepare for a meaningful career in the growing field of home health. Using a clear, supportive approach, the authors show how to care for a variety of sensitive client populations, from infants and the elderly to special needs and the terminally ill, and become a valued member of the home health care team. In addition to the topics of nutrition, safety, infection control, and bodily systems, the author imparts the practical skills involved in delivering high-quality personal care. Whether new to the industry or in need of a refresher, readers will find HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE, 7th Edition a key resource for becoming caring, dedicated, and skilled paraprofessionals.

Web resources have been completely updated to offer quickly searchable resources at the click of a button.

Student-Focused Approach: Procedures are presented in an easy-to-learn, step-by-step format, along with drawings and photographs that illustrate each step.

Colorful Key Terms: Each unit highlights the essential industry terms and language home health aides use on the job, calling out terms in the text for easy reference.

Ample Review: Twenty-six units include hundreds of review questions to help students learn and retain content and prepare for state certification (where required).

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Chapters

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Features
Basic Skills for Home Care Aides DVD Series
Section 1. Becoming a Home Health Aide
Section 2. Stages of Human Development
Section 3. Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease
Section 4. Understanding Health
Section 5. Body Systems and Common Disorders
Section 6. Clients Requiring Special Care
Section 7. Maternal/Infant Care
Section 8. Employment
Appendix A. Emergency Procedures Guidelines
Appendix B. Prefixes and Suffixes Commonly Used in Medical Terminology
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Section 1. Becoming a Home Health Aide

Unit 1. Home Health Services
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The Development of Home Health Services ↗
Increase in Need for Home Care Services ↗
Types of Home Care Workers ↗
The Health Care Team ↗
Health Care Workplaces Outside the Hospital or Long-Term Care Facility ↗
Adult Day-Care Centers ↗
Assisted-Living Facility ↗
Homemaker/Home Care Agencies ↗
Home Health Care Agencies ↗
Self-Employment ↗
Reimbursement Issues Influencing Health Care ↗
Affordable Care Act ↗
Medicare ↗
Medicaid ↗
Long-Term Care Insurance ↗
Managed Care ↗
The Client ↗
Review ↗
Unit 2. Home Health Aide Responsibilities and Legal Rights
Skills and Qualities of the Home Health Aide
Responsibilities of the Home Health Aide
Working Hours
Ability to Follow Instructions
Willingness to Follow Instructions
Constructive Criticism
Legal Terms
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Situations for Home Health Aides to Avoid
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Good Personal Health and Hygiene
Guidelines for Personal Appearance of the Home Health Aide
Ethical Behavior
Ethical Standards
Professional Standards
Client’s Rights
Home Health Aide’s Rights
Client Abuse
Review
Unit 3. Developing Effective Communication Skills and Documentation
Cultural Diversity
Stressful Conditions in the Home
Communication in the Workplace
Send a Clear Message
Observation
Positive Feedback
Putting Thoughts into Words
Message Delivery
Receiving Messages
Barriers to the Communication Process
Not Listening
Changing the Subject
Using Clichés
Giving Advice
Talking About Yourself
Showing Disapproval and Passing Judgment on the Client
Asking “Why” Questions
Effective Listening Skills
Active Listening Behaviors
Paraphrasing
Reflecting the Speaker’s Feelings
Asking for More Information
Aspects of Communication
Observation Skills
Reporting
Documenting
Answering the Phone
Assessment and Admission
Plan of Care
Review
Unit 4. Safety
Common Hazards
Falls and Risks
Risks for Burns
Fire
Safety Checklist
Tips for Handling Oxygen Equipment
Tips for Home Safety with Client with Dementia
Safety Outside the Client’s Home
Do’s and Don’ts
Safety When Walking
Safety When Driving
Review
Unit 5. Homemaking Service
Household Management
Planning and Organization
Basic Cleaning Supplies
Combining Client Care and Household Tasks
Maintaining a Clean Home Environment
The Client’s Laundry
Drying Clothes
Ironing
Cleaning the Bathroom
Cleaning the Kitchen
Dishes
Cleaning Kitchen Countertops
Cleaning Kitchen and Bathroom Floors
Cleaning Cabinet Exteriors
Cleaning Safety Tips
Cleaning Tasks If There Are Pets in the House
Daily Cleaning Tasks
Weekly Cleaning Tasks
Periodic Cleaning Tasks
Variables When Changing Bed Linens
Linens
Guidelines for Bedmaking
Bed Terminology
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