Home health aid is inclusive of both personal care assistance and homemaking services delivered by certified HHAs to support patients at home. Home health Aides can provide fundamental aid that is vital in maintaining a sustainable living setting where patients can stay comfortable and safe while undergoing recuperation. They are supervised by RNs and help relay patient information to the physician through documentation and update of records.
The services given by an HHA include the following:
- Companionship
- Dedicated attention and general supervision of health
- Light housekeeping
- Mobility assistance
- Meal preparation
- Medication management
- Blood pressure and temperature monitoring
- Ambulation
- Simple wound care
- Bowel program
- Catheter care
- Skin care
- Oral hygiene
- Nail care
- Home exercise program
- Bathing
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