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Why Home Health

Why Home Health. Overview. Reduces cost Decreased stays in hospital Growing number of elderly and chronically ill Prefer to be in familiar surroundings. Referrals. Doctor Hospital discharge planner Social services Public health Welfare office

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Why Home Health

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  1. Why Home Health

  2. Overview Reduces cost Decreased stays in hospital Growing number of elderly and chronically ill Prefer to be in familiar surroundings

  3. Referrals Doctor Hospital discharge planner Social services Public health Welfare office Agency on aging Senior center

  4. Statistics • CDC • 1.5 million HH clients • Length of stay 315 days • Diabetes – most common • Most aged 65 or over • 6 out of 10 women • 8 out of 10 white

  5. Home Health versus Other Facilities • Housekeeping • Family contact • Independence • Communication • Transportation • Safety • Flexibility • Working environment • Client’s Home

  6. Care Plans Factors • Health and physical condition • Diagnosis and treatment • Goals and expectations

  7. HHA Responsibilities • Safe and secure environment • Role models • Assist with self-care

  8. HHA Tasks

  9. HHAs DO NOT!!! • Give medications • Insert or remove tubes • Honor request outside their scope of practice • Do sterile procedures • Diagnose or prescribe • Tell client or family diagnosis or treatment plan

  10. Setting Boundaries • Always be professional • Don’t become overly involved with client • Emotionally • Loose your judgment • Personally • become more friend than HHA

  11. Common Policies • Confidentiality • Follow care plan • Report regularly • Don’t discuss personal problems • Be punctual and dependable • Follow deadlines • Do not accept gifts

  12. Organize Care Assignments Work efficiently Timeline

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