Home Health Aide On The Go In Service Lessons Vol 12 Issue 2 Observing And Reporting

Observing and reporting are vital to the health and safety of the patient in home health care. Because the patient is at home, the HHA may be the first person to notice the signs of a serious health problem. Careful observation and prompt reporting are an important part of the HHA's responsibilities. LESSON OBJECTIVES After completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to: Describe the difference between a sign and a symptom List three signs that require an immediate report to the nurse Describe observations needed for one body system, such as circulatory List nonverbal signs of pain Contents of this lesson: A clearly written fact sheet A 10-question post-test to measure understanding of the subject matter An answer sheet with a place for the instructor's comments and signature An illustrative, homecare-specific case study Suggested supplemental learning activities An attendance log and certificate of completion