Module 16. Introducing Home Health
Care
What is the goal of home health care? - answer keep clients healthy and independent in
the comfort of their homes
Which of the following statements applies to home health agencies that are Medicaid
certified - answerthe agencies provide services to clients, regardless of who pays
How does the HHA's role differ from the NA's role - answer the HHA does not have daily
supervision
How often does the supervising nurse visit the client's home - answerat least once a
month
what does the agency do prior to beginning service - answerthe supervising nurse visits
the home to determine needs (and assess any safety hazards)
what is the purpose of a professional assessment - answerto determine the HHA's role
in the client's care
why is it necessary to dispose of waste products immediately - answerto prevent the
spread of germs
what is the procedure for disposing of liquid waste - answerpour liquid waste into a
covered container, then flush the waste down the toilet
what is the procedure for disposing of solid waste - answerwrap solid waste thoroughly,
and take it to the outside garage immediately
bathroom care includes - answerflushing the toilet after each use
soiled linen should be - answerlaundered immediately in hot water with strong detergent
what should the HHA do as soon as household chores are finished - answerwash hands
thoroughly even if she wore gloves
safety guidelines for cleaning products include - answerkeeping all cleaning supplies in
a safe place
who has primary responsibility for safety in the client's immediate living area -
answerHHA
Care
What is the goal of home health care? - answer keep clients healthy and independent in
the comfort of their homes
Which of the following statements applies to home health agencies that are Medicaid
certified - answerthe agencies provide services to clients, regardless of who pays
How does the HHA's role differ from the NA's role - answer the HHA does not have daily
supervision
How often does the supervising nurse visit the client's home - answerat least once a
month
what does the agency do prior to beginning service - answerthe supervising nurse visits
the home to determine needs (and assess any safety hazards)
what is the purpose of a professional assessment - answerto determine the HHA's role
in the client's care
why is it necessary to dispose of waste products immediately - answerto prevent the
spread of germs
what is the procedure for disposing of liquid waste - answerpour liquid waste into a
covered container, then flush the waste down the toilet
what is the procedure for disposing of solid waste - answerwrap solid waste thoroughly,
and take it to the outside garage immediately
bathroom care includes - answerflushing the toilet after each use
soiled linen should be - answerlaundered immediately in hot water with strong detergent
what should the HHA do as soon as household chores are finished - answerwash hands
thoroughly even if she wore gloves
safety guidelines for cleaning products include - answerkeeping all cleaning supplies in
a safe place
who has primary responsibility for safety in the client's immediate living area -
answerHHA
