Hartman Publishing, Inc. Providing Home Care: A Textbook for Home Health Aides, 7th Edition

ISBN: 1604251689

Author: Jetta Fuzy MS RN

Condition: New

Providing Home Care: A Textbook for Home Health Aides 7eISBN 978-1-60425-168-5Clear, up-to-date, and affordable, the 7th edition of Providing Home Care: A Textbook for Home Health Aides will help students master the skills and knowledge they need to become home health aides and to excel on the job. This student-friendly text prepares home health aides to care for clients holistically, with an emphasis on person-centered care. The home health aides role, communication skills, legal requirements, infection prevention techniques, personal care and healthcare skills, and home management fundamentals are explained in everyday language. This newly updated edition contains the following:Detailed, full-color photos and illustrations throughout the book Material organized around learning objectives An expanded common diseases and disorders chapter, organized by body system Both manual and electronic documentation material, including an introduction to electronic health records (EHR) and electronic medical records (EMR) Comprehensive information about infection prevention and control in the home, as well as how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies Foundational care skills, such as giving personal care and measuring vital signs Home management skills, including keeping the clients environment clean, understanding nutritional needs, and shopping for and preparing food Comprehensive material available to verified instructors that includes two sets of chapter exams, a final exam, critical thinking activities, and handouts