module 2 Flashcards
What are some safety tips for the home care nurse?
- Ensure the agency has an itinerary of your route and stops
- Be organized
- Have a full tank of gas and GPS
- Call ahead to ensure the family is aware you are on your way; provide an ETA
- Be streetwise
- Be aware of what to expect in the home. If you are visiting a 20-year-old new mother who reportedly lives alone and you find a 50-year-old male, ask for the client by name and wait for her presence before entering the home. Use your gut to determine if it is a good idea to proceed.
- If at any point in time you feel uncomfortable you can terminate the visit; remove yourself from the home as soon as it is safe
how to prevent falls in the home?
- Make an appointment with your health care provider (Review meds, any recent falls, or health concerns)
- Keep moving
- Wear sensible shoes
- Remove home hazards (Remove boxes, cords; secure loose rugs; store necessities within reach; immediate clean spills; use nonslip mats)
- Light up living space
- Use assistive devices (Handrails, nonslip tread, raised toilet, grab bars, sturdy seat)
assessment from ADPIE related to community families
collect detailed health information about families from observations, interactions, and inferences
diagnosis from ADPIE related to community families
analyze assessment data to identify patterns of behavior, constraint to health, potential risk, actual risk, and unhealthy routines within and outside the family relationship and their interactions
planning from ADPIE related to community families
identify outcomes in collaboration with family, document the plan of care with clearly defined prescriptive interventions and strategies being sure to use resources within the family and community
implementation from ADPIE related to community families
work with the family to fulfill intervention and strategies in the plan of care, by organizing the care, education about prevention of illness and promoting health, advising on how to use internal and external resources, and collaborating for health promotion activities.
evaluation from ADPIE related to community families
with the family systematically and continuously review the process and outcomes to plan for future steps to promote and maintain the health of the family w/ internal and external services.
what 3 things fall under a family assessment
shared values, roles, family distributions
describe family distributions
patirarchy or matriarchy, or when husband/wife have equal roles
What are the principles of effective client education?
- Take advantage of educational technology
- Determine patient’s learning style
- Stimulate patients interest
- Consider limitations and strengths
- Include family members in health management
What tools can you use for effective communication?
Measurable goals, family, technology
How do you know the patient teaching was effective?
o If SMART goals are met, patient is progressing through the cycle of change
which stage in the cycle of change is where there is no intention on changing behavior
pre-contemplation
which stage in the cycle of changeis where the person is aware the problem exists but with no commitment to action
contemplation
which stage in the cycle of change is where there is intent on taking action to address the problem
preparation
