Nurse's Illustrated Handbook of Home Health Procedures provides home health nurses with thorough, illustrated directions on performing procedures in the home setting, a setting that may demand modifications of standard hospital practice and equipment. This portable, easy-to-use reference is arranged alphabetically for locating specific topics in a hurry. Some of its features include comprehensive contents, from care basics, such as taking vital signs, hygiene, and comfort measures, to more specialized topics, such as home I.V. therapy, respiratory therapy and tracheostomy care. Also, step-by-step instructions enhanced by more than 350 illustrations and clear, straightforward language with an appendix of invaluable phrases and translations in Spanish, the U. S.'s unofficial second language, plus a section on documentation and reimbursement that includes a filled-in sample of the Oasis-B form.
This handbook provides practicing home health nurses and students in community health nursing courses with a handy, portable, practical guide to nursing procedures commonly carried out in the home. Nurses who practice in this setting must accurately access clients and plan, deliver, and evaluate without the benefit of advice from other nurses of physicians. The handbook provides nurses with expert on-the-spot advice. 84 illustrations.
CD-ROM contains full text for all the procedures available in the manual. Files are provided both as fully formatted Word 6.0 (.doc) documents and as text-only documents (.txt).
MANUAL OF HOME HEALTH NURSING PROCEDURES provides home health care agencies with a manual of guidelines and standardized nursing procedures performed in the home. This valuable resource includes over 250 procedures, with 45 new in this edition. Packaged with the binder is a CD-ROM containing all procedures, allowing agencies to customize the content to meet their needs. A new Patient Education chapter covers teaching tips and cultural considerations.
This is a step-by-step guide to all procedures performed in subacute, home health, day rehab, long-term care and in-patient facility settings. The text emphasizes the team management of rehabilitative care and gives the interdisciplinary team a unifying resource for sage and effective practice.
Here's the brand new third edition of the very popular Home Care Nursing Handbook -- considered by readers as a "beacon of excellence" in home care nursing. Now better than ever, this book that so many nurses have turned to for immediate, excellent advice, has been significantly expanded. It is reorganized for quicker access to expert guidance & devotes separate chapters to interventions for each impairment. Use this guide every day to assess situations quickly, develop efficient plans of care, provide accurate intervention strategies, document patient care quickly & precisely, promote quality patient outcomes--in the shortest number of contacts , & so much more. This book is a vital addition to critical pathways, point-of-care computer systems, & OASIS data collection.
Perform nursing procedures safely and accurately, with the freshly updated Nursing Procedures Made Incredibly Easy, Second Edition. Written in the popular, lighthearted Incredibly Easy style, this comprehensive guide offers expert, step-by-step direction on a broad range of fundamental and system-based nursing procedures. This enjoyable way to learn nursing’s best practices will help you stay up-to-date with the latest in technology, nursing standards, NCLEX preparation, and safe, quality care. · NEW and updated content offers: o crucial patient care methods o current nursing practice guidelines o directions for using the latest medical technology o directions for ensuring patient safety and providing quality care · Coverage of topics including: o Fundamental nursing procedures - Easy-to-follow algorithms for a patient’s entire hospital stay, from intake to discharge, including surgical care o Specimen collection - Clear directions on collecting blood, urine, and other specimens o Physical treatments - Techniques for heat and cold application, baths, support devices, wound care, drug administration, I.V. therapy, and more o System-based procedures - Directions on procedures for all body systems · Clear direction to meet the needs of your maternal, neonatal, and pediatric patients · Easy-to-follow format for each procedure - Quick-skim paragraphs and bulleted lists specify equipment, step-by-step instructions, and practice pointers · Nursing procedures guides such as comparing biological dressings and assessing pressure ulcers · Special features: o Just the facts – Outline of chapter content at start of every chapter o Write it down - Essential documentation points for each procedure o Ages and stages – Issues where patient’s age impacts a procedure o Handle with care - Patient care tips for elderly, pediatric, and bariatric patients o Memory joggers – Simple tricks for remembering complex concepts o Warning - Possible dangers, risks, complications, or contraindications associated with a particular procedure o Quick Quiz – Questions & Answers at the end of every chapter
Handbook of Procedures is a practical, timesaving, one-stop reference for 300 procedures--all alphabetically arranged. It covers the range of nursing procedures, from basic to advanced. All entries are written in a consistent, clear format that lists equipment, implementation steps, nursing considerations, and more. The book also contains hundreds of illustrations, photos, and tables, along with such special features as "Technology Update" and "Troubleshooting."
Take this pocket reference to clinicals on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 7th Edition presents 83 key skills in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why to use specific techniques. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this book helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively. Also available on Skyscape for use on any hand-held device! A clear, two-column format presents skills with rationales for each step explaining why to use specific techniques. A gloving logo identifies skills in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection. Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills. Reporting and recording guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be documented in the patient records. Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly. A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want. New full-color design and illustrations help you follow step-by-step directions more easily. Completely updated content is based on Perry & Potter's market-leading text, Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition, for the latest in evidence-based care.
