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Your Home Care agency is committed to protecting all employees and clients from infectious diseases through education and training on proper use of Universal Precautions. The use of Universal Precautions minimizes the risk of transmission of infections such as HIV or Hepatitis B from person supported to employee, from employee to a person supported, from one person supported to another, or from employee to employee. Contains 1 editable policy (4 pages). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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The Safety Incident Client Reporting policy's purpose is to manage safety incident reporting and investigation. This policy helps to build a learning organization with a focus on continuous improvement for client care and safety. Contains 1 customizable policy (3 pages, MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Performance appraisals provides both, supervisors and employees, the opportunity to discuss job tasks, identify developmental needs, encourage and recognize strengths, discuss positive and purposeful approaches to meeting goals. This Performance Appraisal policy and procedure addresses how to maximize employee's overall job performance and professional development. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Orientation provides guidelines for new employees and providing them with information about job requirements, the organization, the people, and workplace policies and procedures. This Orientation policy and procedure addresses the responsibility of the orientation process as well as the length and format of the orientation. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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The Needle Stick Injury policy is intended to ensure all sharps/needles are risk assessed and where reasonably practicable replaced by a safety device in order to reduce the risk of exposure to blood borne viruses and transmission of these infections following needle stick or other exposures. Contains 1 customizable policy (4 pages, MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Ensuring service is delivered as expected to clients is paramount to success as a company. This Missed Visits policy and procedure provides guidance on how to handle if and when a client is not home or refusing service. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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The Medication Standards policy and procedure ensures employees are educated on the importance of understanding the difference and responsibilities of both medication assistance and medication administration as well as their roles within their scope of practise. Contains 1 editable policy (3 pages). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Your home care agency ensures safety of clients by safely assisting and documenting medications through the guidance and teaching of trained employees. The Medication Errors policy and procedure covers the steps to be taken in the event a medication error occurs. Contains 1 customizable policy (2 pages, MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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The Medication Delivery policy ensures employees are educated on the importance of understanding the difference and responsibilities of both medication assistance and medication administration. Contains 1 editable policy (4 pages). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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The Medication Assistance Training policy ensures employees complete the medication training program to the highest standard possible. Once training is completed to the satisfaction of the agency Care Manager, the employee is approved to assist with medications independently. Contains 1 customizable policy (4 pages, MS-word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Some of the care activities performed by HCA's/PSW's may include assisting clients with activities defined in legislation as restricted, which may also pertain to the assistance of some medications. The Medication Assistance - Blister Packs policy and procedure ensures the safety of clients through best practice and documentation of medications. Contains 1 customizable policy (2 pages, MS-word file). Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Employees are required to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their clients. This Job Description for the Scheduler outlines the scope of duties which is important for safe, quality care. Contains 1 editable job description. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Employees are required to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their clients. This Job Description for the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) outlines the scope of duties which is important for safe, quality care. Contains 1 editable job description. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Employees are required to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their clients. This Job Description for the Human Resources Manager outlines the scope of duties which is important for safe, quality care. Contains 1 editable job description. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Employees are required to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their clients. This Job Description for Health Care Aide (HCA or PSW, LPN) outlines the scope of duties which is important for safe, quality care. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Employees are required to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their clients. This Job Description for Companion (Companion, HCA or PSW, LPN) outlines the scope of duties which is important for safe, quality care. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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Employees are required to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their clients. This Job Description for the Care Manager outlines the scope of duties which is important for safe, quality care. Contains 1 editable job description. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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The purpose of this Immunization of Health Care Workers policy is to provide principles and guidelines for the consistent assessment and immunization of Health Care Workers, as their occupations cause them to be at greater risk of exposure to certain infections or diseases. Contains 1 editable policy. Downloadable upon purchase. Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.
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A common part of a home care client’s care plan is “light housekeeping”. What does light housekeeping mean and what does it include? This course includes information about how to do certain tasks, guidelines on which tasks to do first, what not to do’s, and the importance of disinfecting to prevent the spread of germs and infection.
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Every business, big or small, needs to start somewhere. We suggest you start with a plan. We know that to help make your plan turn to action the right tools are required. Our Home Support Starter Kit is a great way to get your business up and running quickly and pointed in the right direction from day one. Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. Our package of essential tools covers everything from getting started to creating a business plan as well as human resource development and training. Success starts with the right plan and the right tools. Let us help you today get that business you have always wanted to start off the ground. We would love to share our experience and success with you.
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The Home Support Nursing Policy and Procedure package is one of the most critical packages. Essentially, these define many of the tasks your home support staff will complete on a daily basis. These policies outline many of the duties of a home support worker, provide accountability, proper guidance, and ensure consistency and safety for your clients. By defining these clearly to your staff they will understand what it means to provide consistent, safe, proper services that represent what your company stands for quality, compassionate, home support. Our Home Support Nursing Policy Package includes: Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.Contains 11 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase.
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Our seven unique Medication Policies were thoughtfully created by our experienced nursing team. By having a clear medication management practice in place you ensure safety when it comes to prescribed and non-prescribed medications. Our policy creates a transparent medication management program which ensures the safety of your clients and the staff managing the medication. Ensuring staff adherence to your medication policies will help mitigate medication mistakes and keep your clients and staff safe. Having a medication policy in place shows your clients and staff that you are professional and care about them and their safety. All of our policy and procedure package templates allow you to easily insert your logo to make these packages your own, and come in a format which can be edited to allow you to add or remove policies and procedures, or edit specific items which are important to the values of your company. Our Home Support Medication Policy Package includes: Click here to view a sample policy. Click here to view The Home Care Academy's return policy.Contains 7 customizable policies (MS Word file). Downloadable upon purchase.