HOME HEALTH AIDE

Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? - Physician (MD) Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who may assign tasks to home health aides? - Nurses, PTs, OTs Who does the care team revolve around? - The client and his/her condition, treatment, and progress If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what should a HHA do? - The HHA should not perform the activity if it's not listed on the care plan Why is reporting a c...

Providers - Are people or organizations that provide health care, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and agencies. facilities - are places where care is delivered or administered, including, hospitals, long-term care facilities or nursing homes, and treatment centers. Payers - people or organizations paying for healthcare services long term care (LTC) - facilities, also called "nursing homes," "skilled nursing facilities," and "extended care facilities" are for people who need 24...

Role of each healthcare team member - - Home Health Aide (HHA) - Case Manager or Supervisor - Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Social Worker (MSW) Role of The Home Health Aide - • Bathing • Dressing • Grooming • Toileting • Assisting with ROM • Vitals sign • Feeding • Using medical supplies and equipment • Changing sample dressing • Teaching home management Laws and Regulations OF HHA - • Scope of Practice • Federal regulations that apply to...