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Which one of the following is a routine responsibility of a home health aide?
Which one of the following is a routine responsibility of a home health aide?
What should you do if invited to a client's birthday party?
What should you do if invited to a client's birthday party?
Decline the invitation after thanking the family for inviting you.
What should you do if your friend asks you to take the day off to go to the beach?
What should you do if your friend asks you to take the day off to go to the beach?
Tell your friend that you are sorry, but you cannot go to the beach today.
Why is documentation a very important responsibility of the home health aide?
Why is documentation a very important responsibility of the home health aide?
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What should Peggy do when she receives a call about her son’s accident?
What should Peggy do when she receives a call about her son’s accident?
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What should Elizabeth do when asked out by a client's family member?
What should Elizabeth do when asked out by a client's family member?
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What is a case manager?
What is a case manager?
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What is a care plan?
What is a care plan?
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What is respite care?
What is respite care?
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What is hospice care?
What is hospice care?
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What is a time and travel log?
What is a time and travel log?
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What is a homemaker flow sheet?
What is a homemaker flow sheet?
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Study Notes
Home Health Aide Responsibilities
- Providing respite care for caregivers, such as spouses of clients with dementia.
- Documentation is vital for communication among healthcare team members regarding client care and condition.
- Accurate documentation helps determine client recovery status and justifies payment for home care services.
Professional Boundaries and Conduct
- Home health aides should decline personal invitations from clients' family members, ensuring professionalism.
- Aides must not engage in romantic relationships with clients' family members, as it violates home health care policies.
Daily Decision Making
- If faced with a personal emergency, such as a child's accident, notify the supervisor and arrange for coverage before leaving.
- Personal activities, like spending time at the beach, should be secondary to professional obligations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- A case manager oversees a client's care throughout the healthcare process, from admission to discharge.
- A care plan consists of detailed instructions for the individual client's care.
Types of Care
- Respite care enables primary caregivers to take breaks while ensuring their loved ones are still cared for.
- Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and support to terminally ill patients in their final stages of life.
Documentation Tools
- A time and travel log records time spent with clients and travel details to ensure accurate billing and accountability.
- A homemaker flow sheet documents household tasks performed, contributing to the overall care provided.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards based on CNA Chapter 46. Explore key responsibilities and ethical considerations for home health aides. Perfect for reinforcing your skills in patient care and understanding the role of caregivers.
