Below is a sample checklist in SOAP format for gathering OASIS data that I personally use which I have customized for my needs. I bring this checklist with me every patient visit and go through this checklist every time so that I do not miss anything. According to the book Checklist Manifesto: How to Get …
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Welcome to OASIS Ninja: A Home Health Nurse’s Guide to Visits, Documentation, and Positive Patient Outcomes. This book is secretly a motivational book. No amount of technical knowledge will matter if you have no motivation to take action on a consistent basis for years to come in the workplace. Therefore, the last section on motivation …
Embracing a growth mindset is essential to being a lifelong learner in your career. It also means being self-motivated and willing to learn from others. Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to being a lifelong learner as a nurse! Embrace a growth mindset Embrace a growth mindset as if it was …
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The importance of self care for nurses is often underestimated or ignored by professional nurses. Taking breaks and using your own time are two key ways to prioritize self care. Regardless of your role, you deserve time to relax and rejuvenate. You owe it to yourself to give yourself the attention you deserve. Misinterpretation of …
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The philosophy of nursing is very personal to each and every nurse. There is no right or wrong answer to it, but your philosophy of nursing is what you make of it and it is unique to you. It combines values, ideals, and beliefs to develop a theoretical framework for professional practice. Non-nursing philosophers also …
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Here are some ways to motivate them and increase their commitment to the team. As a leader, you should be patient, empathize with their struggles, offer solutions, and reward hard work. Working with uncommitted coworkers can be frustrating. Here are some ways to motivate your coworkers so that you can get the best results possible. …
This chapter discusses strategies for motivating your patients. These include building rapport, using mirror neurons, and setting realistic goals. By following these tips, you can make your patients happier and more likely to comply with your orders. Use these methods to motivate your patients and keep them motivated and engaged throughout their recovery. They will …
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You can find nursing jobs all over the country. Finding your own unique purpose in life will drive you through long hours and provide a solid reason to work hard. Hopefully that purpose is in home health as you read through this book. People who are truly motivated are those who enjoy their work and …
There are countless theories of human motivation, each of which sheds light on some aspect of it while ignoring others. While this diversity leads to a great deal of ambiguity, most of these theories share areas of overlap and disagreement. Regardless of their differences, each theory contributes a unique perspective, and their implications for practice …
Dispensing The pharmacy is an outside agency apart from the home health agency. The pharmacy is responsible for dispensing medications to patients after receiving orders from the patient’s provider. For home health patients, they may receive their medications by mail. However, if patients do not have access to that service, their caregivers typically drive to …
Primary caregivers (PCGs) are the people most often in personal contact with the patient in their homes. They usually are with the patient for 4 to 8 hours or more at a given day for several days a week. PCGs typically are not employed by the home health agency. They may be outside caregivers from …
A primary care provider is one of the most important doctors in a patient’s health care system. Performing at their highest level, primary care providers improve patient health dramatically. They provide general medical care, coordinate care with other physicians, and develop relationships with their patients. However, this doctor can also specialize in a specific area …
The Director of Nursing (DON) or sometimes referred to as Director of Patient Care Services DPCS) is a more senior member of the agency. They are managers of the home health agency, especially pertaining to clinical care, but with administrative and business duties as well. Directors work closely with the administrators or owners of the …
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Duties A medical social worker (MSW) in a home health care setting performs a variety of important tasks to ensure that patients are receiving the highest quality of care possible. They provide support and assistance to patients and their families, as well as coordinate services such as medication, home care, counseling, and transportation. They may …
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A speech therapist, also known as a ST, is a member of the health care team that provides Speech Therapy services to patients. They perform their duties according to the standards of clinical practice and work under the supervision of a physician and nursing supervisor. Job description A speech therapist (sometimes called speech pathologist) in …
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Occupational therapists are trained professionals who assess a patient’s functional needs and help them learn new skills. OTs are typically mistaken as PTs and although their job functions overlap, they have distinct differences, as OTs focus more on the fine motor skills and activities of daily living. PTs focus more on gross mobility such as …
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Home health physical therapy involves a licensed therapist coming to a patient’s home to provide individualized treatment plans typically involving the gross movements of the musculoskeletal system. This specialized service is designed for patients with acute conditions or limited mobility, and is covered by most insurance plans. Home health physical therapy focuses on improving a …
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Home health aides typically perform unskilled patient care intermittently (as opposed to continuously) around 30 to 45 minutes at a given time a certain number of times per week as one of the representatives of the home health agency. Sometimes they are referred to as Certified Home Health Aides (or CHHA). CHHAs perform similar functions …
SN is short for skilled nursing. An SN can either be an RN or LVN. RN visits patients for observation, assessment, and evaluation. Home health nurses also keep journals of each patient’s condition. These visits are non-reimbursable. RN visits are required for COVID-19 monitoring and may be provided in the patient’s home for the duration …
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