Home Health Aide Student Portal
Click on the skills to review procedures discussed in Chapter 1.
Opening Procedure
Wash hands
Knock on the door
Introduce yourself
Explain the procedure clearly, using eye contact and ensuring understanding
Provide privacy (if needed)
Ensure bed is at proper height for procedure, bed is locked, and side rail is down for good body mechanics
Use gloves on any procedure that might provide exposure to blood or body fluids
Placing a Call Light
When: A call light must always be in each client room and easily accessible to the client.
Why: To ensure a client is cared for promptly should they need help.
What: Supplies needed for this skill include
- Call light
How:
- Check that the call light system is working properly. If it is not, report it to the nurse immediately.
- If the call light system is not working, clients must be given an alternative system to call for aid. If an alternative is not available, the client must be told to wait in a common area with access to staff until the system is fixed.
- Place the call light within reach or easy access of the client.
- If the client is unable to use the call light, offer an alternative such as a bell to ring.
Closing Procedure
Ensure that the bedside table is within reach
Ask if the client needs anything before you go
Put bed in low position with side rail up, making sure bed is still locked
Remove gloves, if worn
Provide call light within reach
Open privacy curtain
Wash hands