Preface

5

Chapter 1

Home Care and the Healthcare System

7

Chapter 2

The Home Health Aide and Care Team

11

Chapter 3

Legal and Ethical Issues

17

Chapter 4

Communication and Cultural Diversity

21

Chapter 5

Infection Control and Standard Precautions

29

Chapter 6

Safety and Body Mechanics

37

Chapter 7

Emergency Care and Disaster Preparation

43

Chapter 8

Physical, Psychological, and Social Health

47

Chapter 9

The Human Body in Health and Disease

51

Chapter 10

Human Development and Aging

59

Chapter 11

Dying, Death, and Hospice

63

Chapter 12

Positioning, Transfers, and Ambuiation

67

Chapter 13

Personal Care Skills

71

Chapter 14

Core Healthcare Skills

75

Chapter 15

Rehabilitation and Restorative Care

83

Chapter 16

Medications and Technology in Home Care

89

Chapter 17

Clients with Disabilities

93

Chapter 18

Mental Health and Mental Illness

97

Chapter 19

New Mothers, Infants, and Children

101

Chapter 20

Common Chronic and Acute Conditions

107

Chapter 21

Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environments

121

Chapter 22

Clients’ Nutritional Needs

127

Chapter 23

Meal Planning, Shopping, Preparation, and Storage

133

Chapter 24

Managing Time, Energy, and Money

139

Chapter 25

Caring for Yourself and Your Career

141

Procedure Checklists

147-187