Home safety assessment, care coordination, and independent-practice priorities specific to the home health nursing role.
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- What Medicare eligibility status must a client have to qualify for home health services?
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Homebound status.- How long is a standard Medicare home health certification period?
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60 days.- OASIS stands for ____, the standardized tool used to assess home health patients.
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Outcome and Assessment Information Set- Under Medicare rules, how often must an RN supervise a home health aide providing hands-on care?
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At least every 14 days (2 weeks).- What is the purpose of the nurse's bag technique during home visits?
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To prevent cross-contamination between the nurse's supplies and the client's home environment.- Where should a home health nurse place the nurse's bag upon entering a client's home?
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On a clean barrier, such as paper towels, on a hard uncluttered surface, not on the floor or upholstered furniture.- When should a home health nurse perform hand hygiene during a visit?
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Before and after every client contact.- When scheduling multiple home visits in a day, which clients should a home health nurse see first?
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The most unstable or highest-acuity clients.- What water heater temperature setting helps prevent accidental scald burns in the home?
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120 F (49 C) or lower.- How many working smoke detectors should a home ideally have?
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At least one on every level of the home.- When should a home be assessed for a carbon monoxide detector?
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When it has fuel-burning appliances, such as a gas stove, furnace, or fireplace.- What should a home health nurse recommend doing with loose throw rugs during a safety assessment?
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Remove them or secure them with non-slip backing.- Where should grab bars be installed in the bathroom to reduce fall risk?
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Near the toilet and in the tub or shower.- What bathroom item helps prevent slipping in the tub or shower?
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A nonskid bath mat.- Why should stairways in a client's home have adequate lighting?
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To reduce the risk of falls.
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