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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 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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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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A client has the right to exercise his/her rights. The Client Rights policy ensures the home care agency's obligation to protect and promote the exercise of client's rights. 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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Each client has an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. The Dementia Client Rights policy and procedure seeks to enhance the quality of life and quality of care for each client while ensuring the home care agency's obligation to protect and promote the exercise of client's rights. 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 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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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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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.