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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 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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The purpose of the Client Self Administration of Medications policy is to encourage the independent functioning of clients. The policy covers the eligibility of the client to self-administer medications as well as the subsequent procedure for self administration 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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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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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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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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Hand washing is considered the single most important step in reducing infections. By following the simple guidelines of hand washing, employees will reduce the risk of health care-associated infections and their impact within their continuum of care. 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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Your home care agency recognizes the vital role mobile devices play in the transmission and use of information for health care delivery and business services. The purpose of this policy is to set out the guidelines on collection, use and disclosure of photographs, video and audio recordings at your home care agency. 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 policy establishing that your home care agency recognizes that ethnicity and diversity has brought cultural, social and economic enrichment to the community. It also recognizes that members of diverse and racial groups often encounter barriers to their full participation in society, and that your home care agency is committed to racial equality and the elimination of systemic racism. 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 policy that establishes procedures to ensure that your home care agency has a workplace environment that promotes diversity and inclusion and is free of racist behaviour. 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 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.