What Is Home Health Nursing?

-
Home Health Nurse Job Description

Home health nurses might complete a variety of tasks during each patient visit, depending on the type of patient and the specific plan of care.

A home health nurse job description may include any of the following:

  • Make an initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care
  • Administer medications and assist with pain management
  • Clean and dress wounds
  • Document symptoms and vital signs
  • Monitor patient health and update care plan accordingly
  • Instruct patients and their families on proper home care
  • Provide suggestions to improve safety at home
  • Detect early symptoms that could lead to a hospital visit
  • Supervise home health aides
  • Communicate with physicians, social workers or other health advisors
  • Provide encouragement and support. (Www.Netcarehomeservice.com)

Komentar

Posting Komentar

Postingan populer dari blog ini

PERAWAT HOME CARE pasien KANKER

-
Gambar
Kanker Payudara Kanker payudara adalah tumor ganas yang terbentuk di jaringan payudara. Kondisi ini terjadi saat sel payudara membelah tanpa terkendali dan menghasilkan jaringan tambahan sehingga terasa seperti adanya benjolan di payudara. Sel abnormal ini dapat terbentuk di kelenjar susu ( lobus ) atau di saluran susu ( ductus ) yang umum dialami oleh wanita namun bisa pula dialami oleh pria. Penyebab dan Faktor Risiko Penyakit kanker yang banyak dikhawatirkan kaum wanita ini memang belum dapat dipastikan dengan pasti apa penyebabnya. Namun, para ahli percaya bahwa selain karena mutasi gen atau faktor keturunan, riwayat medis dan gaya hidup seseorang juga turut memengaruhi kemunculan penyakit kanker payudara. Seiring pertambahan usia, risiko untuk menderita penyakit kanker payudara akan semakin meningkat. Sebagian besar wanita yang didagnosis menderita kanker payudara telah berusia lebih dari 40 tahun. Namun meski begitu, bukan berarti Anda yang lebih muda tidak bisa mengalaminya.   A
Baca selengkapnya

HOW CAN HOME NURSING CARE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER ?

-
Gambar
If you have cancer, you have regular medical appointments and tests to attend. You will also have frequent contact with nurses, who will be by your side throughout your illness, administering various aspects of care. However, due to the side effects of treatment, you may no longer be well enough to attend your local healthcare practice. In this type of scenario, it may be advisable to  arrange support from a specialist cancer home care nurse . Home nursing care offers a number of benefits: You do not have to travel to appointments if you are not well enough. You will feel confident and better able to tolerate treatment in the comfort of your own home. You can arrange nurse visits to suit your schedule . HOW WILL COORDINATE YOUR HOME NURSING CARE ? We know that  home nursing care plays a very important role in helping cancer patients cope better with their illness . This is why we have created a network of a specialist cancer nurses who can provide you with the care you need in your own
Baca selengkapnya