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What is one of the main roles of caregivers in home care?
What is one of the main roles of caregivers in home care?
- Providing medical treatment
- Performing surgeries
- Ensuring daily activities are met (correct)
- Administering medications
What is hospice care primarily focused on?
What is hospice care primarily focused on?
- Offering preventive healthcare services
- Providing support for terminally ill patients (correct)
- Rehabilitating patients after surgery
- Assisting elderly individuals with daily tasks
How is home health care defined in contrast to non-medical care?
How is home health care defined in contrast to non-medical care?
- Home health care does not enable patients to manage their own health.
- Home health care involves licensed medical personnel. (correct)
- Home health care is always custodial care.
- Home health care is less expensive than non-medical care.
Which of the following is NOT considered a service provided in non-medical home care?
Which of the following is NOT considered a service provided in non-medical home care?
Which type of therapy may be included in home care for patients recovering from illness?
Which type of therapy may be included in home care for patients recovering from illness?
Who are part of the largest segment in home care services?
Who are part of the largest segment in home care services?
What is a key benefit of home care?
What is a key benefit of home care?
Which professional is NOT typically involved in home health care?
Which professional is NOT typically involved in home health care?
What type of care do Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide?
What type of care do Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide?
Which professional is primarily responsible for rehabilitation services in home care?
Which professional is primarily responsible for rehabilitation services in home care?
What is a common motivation for individuals to seek non-medical home care services?
What is a common motivation for individuals to seek non-medical home care services?
What is the primary goal of non-medical home care?
What is the primary goal of non-medical home care?
Which service is NOT typically included in non-medical home care?
Which service is NOT typically included in non-medical home care?
Which of the following is considered a lower-cost alternative to long-term care facilities?
Which of the following is considered a lower-cost alternative to long-term care facilities?
Who typically pays for non-medical home care services?
Who typically pays for non-medical home care services?
What type of care is also referred to as companion care or unskilled care?
What type of care is also referred to as companion care or unskilled care?
What is the primary focus of home health care?
What is the primary focus of home health care?
Which of the following best describes Activities of Daily Living (ADL)?
Which of the following best describes Activities of Daily Living (ADL)?
What is included in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)?
What is included in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)?
Which services are typically offered in home health care?
Which services are typically offered in home health care?
What role do caregivers play in home care settings?
What role do caregivers play in home care settings?
How does home care differ from nursing home care?
How does home care differ from nursing home care?
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Study Notes
Home Health Care Overview
- Home health care is medical care provided in a client's own home by licensed healthcare professionals.
- Services may include medical assessments, wound care, pain management, disease education, and various therapies (physical, speech, occupational).
- Integral part of post-hospitalization recovery, especially in the initial weeks post-discharge.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Activities include bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, eating, and walking, assessing self-care capacities.
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) involve light housework, meal preparation, medication management, shopping, and financial management, crucial for independent living.
Home Care vs. Other Care Forms
- Home care includes both skilled medical care and life assistance services.
- Distinction between home health care (medical) and custodial/non-medical care, provided by non-licensed caregivers.
- Hospice care is a subset for terminally ill patients; rehabilitative therapies for those recovering from surgery or illness.
Service Providers in Home Care
- Services aim to support recovery for adults, seniors, and pediatric clients post-hospital stay.
- Professional providers include Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs).
- Large segment of care performed by licensed medical personnel supporting ADLs and companionship.
Trends and Economics in Home Care
- Shift in population aging leads to increased demand for home care services as individuals prefer to remain independent.
- Government and insurance providers are beginning to fund home care as an alternative to facility care.
- Home care often represents a lower-cost solution to long-term care facilities.
Types of Home Care Professionals
- Rehabilitation services offered by physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and dietitians.
- Home care aides, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and caregivers focus on non-medical assistance (e.g., bathing, mobility support, companionship).
Goals of Home Care
- Facilitates independence by allowing individuals to remain at home rather than transitioning to residential care.
- Non-medical in-home care, also known as companion care, includes assistance with daily tasks and social interaction.
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