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Home Health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| most important quality skill in home health | autonomy |
| requires round the clock observation; physicians and respiratory therapists must be on-call for any problems | ventilator therapy |
| medication patients is taking is up to date and transmitted to the next health care provider | medication reconciliation |
| before the first HH visit | have pt or caregiver list all meds the pt is taking including OTC & prescription. Have meds available on visit. Discharge instructions from the hospital. List of pt's physicians and phone numbers if available. List dates of any recent hospitalization or s |
| achieving better health is higher level of functioning previous | improvement |
| preservation of functional capacities and independence by maintaining current level of health. Ie: taking meds | maintenance |
| return to previous level of functioning as appropriated and realistic. Ie: pt with appendectomy | restorative |
| teaching lifestyle that minimize the affect of illness or disability and prevent the recurrence of illness | promotion |