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Introduction
1.1.1 Overview
1.1.2 What are Germs?
1.1.3 Infection Control Case Study 1
1.1.4 Germ Transmission
1.1.5 How Your Immune System Fights Pathogens
1.1.6 Infection Control Practices
1.1.7 Infection Control Case Study 1 Feedback
1.1.8 Conclusion
1.1.9 References and Resources
1.2.1 Overview
1.2.2 Health Care Acquired/Associated Infections
1.2.3 Infection Control Case Study 2
1.2.4 Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms
1.2.5 Chain of Infection
1.2.6 Common Signs and Symptoms of Infection in the Body
1.2.7 Routine/Standard Practices/Precautions
1.2.8 Using Alcohol-Based Hand Rub
1.2.9 Donning and Doffing PPE
1.2.10 Respiratory Etiquette
1.2.11 Infection Control Case Study 2 Feedback
1.2.12 Conclusion
1.2.13 References and Resources
1.3.1 Overview
1.3.2 Assisting with Food
1.3.3 Assisting Clients with Food Preparation or Feeding
1.3.4 Infection Control Case Study 3
1.3.5 Handling Soiled Laundry
1.3.6 Waste Removal
1.3.7 The Decontamination Process
1.3.8 Routine/Standard Practices and Precautions
1.3.9 Infection Control Case Study 3 Feedback
1.3.10 Conclusion
1.3.11 References and Resources
1.4.1 Overview
1.4.2 The Origins of PPE
1.4.3 Infection Control Measures
1.4.4 Infection Control Case Study 4
1.4.5 When to Use Isolation Precautions
1.4.6 Infection Control Signage
1.4.7 Infection Control Case Study 4 Feedback
1.4.8 Conclusion
1.4.9 References and Resources
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.2 Introducing the Care Team
2.1.3 Professional Behaviours for Medical Personnel
2.1.4 Caring Essentials Case Study 1
2.1.5 The Communication Process
2.1.6 Methods of Understanding
2.1.7 Caring Essentials Case Study 1 Feedback
2.1.8 Conclusion
2.1.9 References and Resources
2.2.1 Overview
2.2.2 Defence Mechanisms and Other Barriers to Communication
2.2.3 Electronic Communication
2.2.4 How to Communicate With an Unhappy Client
2.2.5 Using Assertive Communication
2.2.6 Conclusion
2.2.7 References and Resources
2.3.1 Overview
2.3.2 Defining Personhood and Client-Centered Care
2.3.3 Caring Essentials Case Study 2
2.3.4 The Importance of Choice
2.3.5 Key Legislation
2.3.6 DIPPS Protocol
2.3.7 Caring Essentials Case Study 2 Feedback
2.3.8 Conclusion
2.3.9 References and Resources
2.4.1 Overview
2.4.2 Dementia and Alzheimer's
2.4.3 Techniques for Communicating
2.4.4 Hand-Under-Hand Technique
2.4.5 Conclusion
2.4.6 References and Resources
2.5.1 Overview
2.5.2 Palliative vs. Hospice Care
2.5.3 End-of-Life Care
2.5.4 The Stages of Grief
2.5.5 Conclusion
2.5.6 References and Resources
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.2 The Healthy Body
3.1.3 Determinants of Health
3.1.4 Healthy Body Processes
3.1.5 Observation and Problem Solving Case Study 1
3.1.6 Prevalent Diseases and Illnesses
3.1.7 Recognizing Changes in Clients' Health
3.1.8 Conclusion
3.1.9 References and Resources
3.2.1 Overview
3.2.2 Head-to-Toe Assessment
3.2.3 Observing Changes in Verbal Status
3.2.4 Observing Changes in Physical Movement
3.2.5 Recognizing Changes in Mental Status
3.2.6 Observation and Problem Solving Case Study 2
3.2.7 Conclusion
3.2.8 Additional Resources
3.3.1 Overview
3.3.2 Critical Health Events and Bodily Injury
3.3.3 Other Emergent Situations
3.3.4 Observation and Problem Solving Case Study 3
3.3.5 Conclusion
3.3.6 Additional Resources
3.4.1 Overview
3.4.2 Understanding the Medical Record
3.4.3 Writing Medical Documentation
3.4.4 Incident Reporting and Forms
3.4.5 Reporting Your Client’s Status Verbally
3.4.6 Recognizing Needs to Increase Quality of Life
3.4.7 Offering Suggestions for the Client’s Benefit
3.4.8 Observation and Problem Solving Case Study 4
3.4.9 Conclusion
3.4.9 References and Resources
4.1.1 Overview
4.1.2 The Body Mechanics of Mobility
4.1.3 Body Mechanics in Action
4.1.4 Conclusion
4.1.5 References and Resources
4.2.1 Overview
4.2.2 General Guidelines for Assisting Clients with Body Movements
4.2.3 Assisting to Rise from Bed
4.2.4 Assistive Devices for Movement
4.2.5 Conclusion
4.2.6 References and Resources
4.3.1 Overview
4.3.2 Ambulation
4.3.3 Assistive Devices for Ambulation
4.3.4 Supporting Mobility Case Study 1
4.3.5 Conclusion
4.3.6 References and Resources
4.4.1 Overview
4.4.2 Transferring Clients with Assistive Devices
4.4.3 Supporting Mobility Case Study 2
4.4.4 Transferring Clients without Assistive Devices
4.4.5 Conclusion
4.4.6 References and Resources
4.5.1 Overview
4.5.2 The Danger of Falls
4.5.3 Reducing Fall Risk Through Improving Physical Health
4.5.4 Environment Risk Assessment
4.5.5 Conclusion
4.5.6 References and Resources
5.1.1 Overview
5.1.2 The Importance of Hygiene and Grooming
5.1.3 The Building Blocks of Hygiene and Grooming
5.1.4 Conclusion
5.1.5 References and Resources
5.2.1 Overview
5.2.2 General Guidelines for Dressing and Undressing
5.2.3 Dressing and Undressing a Client in Bed
5.2.4 Changing Briefs with Tabs
5.2.5 Changing Anti-Embolism Stockings
5.2.6 Conclusion
5.2.7 References and Resources
5.3.1 Overview
5.3.2 General Guidelines for Assisting with Bathing
5.3.3 Assisting Mobile Clients with Bathing or Showering
5.3.4 Bathing and Showering Equipment
5.3.5 Providing a Bed Bath
5.3.6 Conclusion
5.3.7 References and Resources
5.4.1 Overview
5.4.2 The Importance of Oral Health
5.4.3 Assisting Clients with Oral Hygiene
5.4.4 Personal Grooming and Hygiene Case Study
5.4.5 Conclusion
5.4.6 References and Resources
6.1.1 Overview
6.1.2 The Anatomy of Eating
6.1.3 Nutrition
6.1.4 Diet Requirements for Specific Diagnoses
6.1.5 Assisting with Meals Case Study 1
6.1.6 Diet Requirements for Specific Physical concerns
6.1.6 Assisting with Meals Case Study 2
6.1.7 Nutritional Needs by Age
6.1.8 Safe Food-Handling Practices
6.1.9 Conclusion
6.1.10 References and Resources
6.2.1 Overview
6.2.2 Assessing a client’s special needs during mealtime
6.2.3 Accommodating clients with special needs at mealtime
6.2.4 Conclusion
6.2.5 References and Resources
6.3.1 Overview
6.3.2 Dehydration
6.3.3 Malnutrition
6.3.4 Food for Thought: The Joy of Food
6.3.5 Assisting with Meals Case Study 3
6.3.6 Conclusion
6.3.7 References and Resources
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