The Home Health Aide Handbook (Paperback)

by Jetta Fuzy RN MS (Author), William Leahy MD (Author), Susan Alvare (Editor), Thaddeus Castillo (Illustrator)

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Product Description
This beautiful second edition of The Home Health Aide Handbook is unlike any other handbook or pocket guide on the market. This up-to-date book is a valuable tool for many reasons. 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 and phone numbers. For certified nursing assistants moving to home care, we've included helpful information on making the transition from institutions to homes. In addition, this book contains all of the federal requirements for home health aides so it also can be used in a basic training program. Not only is it inexpensive, but it's also loaded with photos and illustrations! Use it for training AND encourage your aides to carry it with them into the field to use as a quick reference tool.

The second edition contains updated information on:

- all of the federal requirements for home health aides
- a considerable emphasis on observing and reporting
- HIPAA and how to protect a client's privacy
- home care focus boxes
- nutrition and the USDA's MyPyramid
- numerous procedures emphasizing how they are performed in the home, including a new two-step procedure for taking blood pressure
- care guidelines for specific diseases
- pain management
- chart of medical and commonly-used abbreviations
- mercury-free thermometers
- home-care specific tips for housekeeping and cooking
- disaster guidelines
- comprehensive glossary, and easy-to-use index, including a table of where to find procedures

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. It also makes the perfect gift for Home Health Aide Week in November!

This textbook is also available in Spanish. Este libro de texto esta tambien en espanol: Guia de Tecnicas para Ayudantes de Salud en el Hogar, Segunda Edicion.

About the Author
Hartman Publishing began offering in-service education programs to long-term care facilities and home health agencies in 1994. Students and teachers using our materials benefit from a company focused solely on educating and inspiring caregivers.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Hartman Publishing Inc.; 2nd edition (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888343761
• ISBN-13: 978-1888343762
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #598,560 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for Home Health Aides & other caregivers, June 15, 2006

By	Nurse Nancy - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Home Health Aide Handbook (Paperback)

This is a very informative book which covers all aspects of providing care to the home health client. It reviews the Home Health Aides role within the Home Health agency. It is an invaluable book that is small enough to be carried with you to be available when needed. It would be useful to any in home caregiver.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! , March 31, 2009

By	D. Betley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered it one day, and the next day it was here, that was fast service! and the handbook is much easier to take with me everywhere...Than the big thick books that we all have, but this was fast, and great service!!