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On March 20, 1992 the SUNSHINE AGENCY HOME HEALTH AIDE COMPETENCY
AND EVALUATION PROGRAM was approved by the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING
AND DISABILITY SERVICES-FACILITY LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
DIVISION.
The purpose of the SUNSHINE AGENCY AND EVALUATION PROGRAM is for
upgrading the care of senior citizens and other disabled
people in their homes, private care in hospital and nursing homes.
The home health aide competency and evaluation program is directed
by a qualified RN (registered nurse) in good standing with the
state.
A certificate of
recognition of the Home Health Competency and Evaluation Program will be
awarded to those participants who pass the test.
addresses
each of the following areas:
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Communication skills. |
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Observation of patient status and the care or
services furnished. |
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Reading and recording temperature, pulse and
respiration. |
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Basic infection control |
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Basic elements of body functioning and changes in
body function that must be reported to an aide's supervisor. |
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Maintenance of a clean, safe and healthy environment |
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Recognizing emergencies and knowledge of emergency
procedures. |
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8. |
The physical, emotional and development needs of and
ways to work with populations served by the home health aide,
including the need for respect for the patient, his or her
privacy and his or her property. |
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Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene
and grooming that includes: bed bath, sponge, tub or shower bath,
shampoo, sink, tub or bed, nail and skin care, oral hygiene,
toiletry and elimination. |
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Safe transfers techniques and ambulation. |
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Normal range of motion and positioning. |
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Adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
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Any other task that the client/patient may chose to
have the aide perform. |
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14. |
Catheter and other instructions pertaining to
catheter bags. |
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15. |
Administering, supervising and documentation of
medication. |
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16. |
Rights of the elderly. |
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