Course Description
Use the Home Health Aide In-service Training programs as the foundation for your aide in-service education. Help meet certification requirements, provide flexibility in scheduling, and assure consistent instuction of your Aides
TOPICS:- Nutrition, Plan to Eat Healthy
- Nutrition: Modified Diets
- Care of the Diabetic Patient
- Infection Control
- The Patient with a Pump
- Therapeutic Communication - Effective communication techniques
- Therapeutic Communication - Dementia and Aphasia
- Enhanced Observation and Documentation
- Cancer and the Caregiver
- In Case of an Emergency
- The Patient with Decreased Mobility (Part 1)
- The Patient with Decreased Mobility (Part 2)
- Moving Your Patient: Body Mechanics
- Moving Your Patient: Equipment
- Patient Rights
- Home Safety
- Focus on Infection Control
- Focus on the Diabetic Patient
- Hip Surgery: Recovering at Home
- Personal Care: Bathing
- Personal Care: Hygiene and Grooming
- Caring for the Cardiac Patient
SUPPORTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: - Lesson plans for 1, 2, or 3 hours in-services
- Fact sheets for the aide
- Pre- and Post-tests, with answers for instructor
- Supplemental information
- References and additional resources
- Participant record for aide’s file
Instructional materials are available for download from the Beacon Health web site. A link is provided with the product. BENEFITSMeet Certification Requirements The videos make it easy to meet the regulatory requirements for 12 hours of training annually for each home health aide. The materials enable you to present a 1-, 2-, or 3-hour in-service session based on the videotape.
Gain Flexibility in Scheduling Video training allows greater flexibility in scheduling training and saves you time. These efficient, cost-effective programs make it easier for you to conduct large group, small group, or even individual training sessions.
Assure Consistent Instruction Each program is a comprehensive training package, so you can be confident that every aide will receive consistent, accurate information, regardless of who serves as the discussion leader. You’ll never worry about important content being missed or inaccurate information from one session to the next.
Reduce Risk Each program in this series was developed specifically for home health aides by homecare experts. Practical guidelines for infection control, patient safety, privacy and confidentiality are presented from a homecare perspective. Plus, the programs highlight documentation tips and conditions which warrant a call to the RN.
Your homecare staff will discover a wealth of new ideas, common-sense communication and practical techniques that promote individualized, quality patient care.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEEThis product qualifies for our money-back, satisfaction guarantee. If you are dissatisfied with this training video, for any reason, return it to Beacon Health in good condition within 30 days of purchase to receive a full refund of the purchase price.