Home Visit Pathology Collection Procedures

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What should be considered when planning a home visit for pathology collection?

  • Scheduling must be ignored
  • No planning is required
  • Client’s preferences and purpose of visit (correct)
  • Only the equipment needs

Home visits are typically arranged only for clients with no mobility issues.

False (B)

Name a primary reason clients might require home visits for pathology collection.

Limited mobility

Preparation for a home visit includes understanding the client's needs and gathering necessary __________.

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Match the following steps in arranging a home visit with their descriptions:

<p>Receiving Referrals = Collecting information from healthcare sources Scheduling Appointments = Setting a date suitable for client and provider Confirming Client Information = Reviewing client’s history and preferences Preparing Equipment = Gathering the necessary tools for the visit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a critical aspect of successful pathology collection during home visits?

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Home visits for pathology collection do not require prior confirmation of the client's information.

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What should a pathology collector ensure to maintain during a home visit?

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What is an essential part of communicating expectations to clients before a home visit?

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All types of specimens can be collected during home visits.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one type of facility where home visits can occur.

<p>Private Residences or Hospitals or Group Homes or Institutionalised facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Standard home visit hours are from _____ to _____ on weekdays.

<p>0800, 1600</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of specimens that can be collected during home visits with their descriptions:

<p>Blood = A liquid tissue that carries oxygen and nutrients. Urine = Liquid waste excreted by the kidneys. Sputum = Mucus expelled from the respiratory tract. Swabs = Used to collect samples from surfaces or bodily areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is effective scheduling and planning important for home visits?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Home visit policies must prioritize workplace health and safety.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done in case of a change in the visit schedule due to emergencies?

<p>Communicated to the pathology collector and documented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Home Visit Preparation

Preparing for a home visit involves understanding the client's needs, gathering necessary equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Home Visit Clients

Home visits are for clients with limited mobility, requiring medical care who can't travel, recovering from surgery, or in institutions.

Arranging a Home Visit

Involves receiving/verifying referrals, scheduling appointments, confirming client information, and understanding their preferences/restrictions.

Referral Verification

Checking the validity of a referral for a home visit from healthcare providers, hospitals, or the client themselves.

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Scheduling Appointments

Setting a time for the home visit, considering the client's and organization's availability, and any special needs.

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Client Information Confirmation

Reviewing the client's medical history, preferences, and any specific instructions or restrictions before the visit.

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Pathology Home Visit

A service where a trained professional collects pathology samples from clients at home, accommodations, or other settings.

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Essential Home Visit Skills

Combining practical skills, interpersonal skills, respect for clients, and adherence to protocols to perform the home visit successfully.

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Home Visit Details

Providing the client with the visit's time, services, and necessary preparations (like fasting).

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Home Visit Locations

May vary from private residences to hospitals, group homes, and institutions.

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Home Visit Specimens

Different biological samples (blood, ECG, swabs, etc.) collected at home.

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Home Visit Worksheets

Documents used to record client details and needed tests for a home visit planning.

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Visit Scheduling

Planning home visits within standard hours (Monday-Friday: 0800-1600, weekends: 0800-1400) and following overtime procedures.

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Urgent Home Visits

Visits needing recording on both staff and collector's worksheets for urgent situations.

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Scheduling Changes

Communicating any modifications due to unforeseen issues to the collector and documenting them.

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Regular Check-ins

Collectors contacting office staff every two hours and office staff reaching out for safety concern when check-ins are missed.

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Study Notes

Home Visit Pathology Collection

  • Purpose: To provide safe, effective, and respectful pathology services at client residences, adhering to organizational protocols. Key skills include interpersonal skills, protocol understanding, and maintaining client dignity/privacy.

Element 1: Preparing for the Visit

  • Who needs home visits?: Clients with limited mobility (age, disability, illness), those needing medical care but unable to travel (surgery recovery, long-term treatment) and institutionalised individuals.

  • Arranging home visits: Involves:

  • Receiving and verifying referrals (healthcare providers, hospitals, or clients)

  • Scheduling appointments considering client and organization availability.

  • Confirming client history, preferences, and any restrictions.

  • Communicating visit details (time, services, preparations—e.g., fasting).

  • Visit settings: Can include: private residences (variable cleanliness, layout, accessibility), hospitals/aged care facilities (coordination with staff), group homes/community housing (shared spaces, limited privacy), and other institutionalised facilities (jails, mental health facilities, detention centres).

  • Specimen types: Blood, ECGs, Holter monitors, swabs, urine, sputum, breath tests, faeces, saliva, skin scrapings, hair, and nail clippings.

Scheduling and Planning Home Visits

  • Required documents: Home Visit Worksheets with client details, contact info, and requested tests.

  • Office staff responsibilities: Complete worksheets, coordinate scheduling, and communicate schedule changes.

  • Visit timing: Generally Monday-Friday (0800-1600) and weekends (0800-1400). Overtime requires authorization.

  • Urgent requests: Clearly marked and documented on worksheets for both the collector and office staff.

  • Schedule changes: Communicated to collector and documented when necessary (emergencies, unforeseen circumstances).

  • Collector check-ins: Every two hours with office staff to ensure safety.

Home Visit Policies and Procedures

  • Privacy and confidentiality: Maintain secure client information.

  • Workplace Health and Safety (WHS): Adhere to safety, infection control, and handling guidelines.

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