Visit Tracker For Home Health Nurses

Unlike many specialties in the nursing profession, the home care nurse's work setting changes daily as they travel from location to location, home to home, visiting each assigned patient. Working alone most of the time, the home health nurse must be organized and autonomous. To further complicate things, many work for multiple agencies at the same time, and each agency has its own unique protocols for recording after-visit reports into their computer system at the end of the day. This handy Visit Tracker for Home Health Nurses is a one-of-a-kind system for gathering visit details into one bound location. Logically set up, it prompts the nurse to record all of the pertinent details about each visit as the day progresses, thus streamlining the process of inputting patient detail into each agency's computer program at the end of the day. Where appropriate, check boxes are provided to quickly indicate standard assessment elements, but blank write-in fields are also included for those areas where an entry is required. Each record includes a narrative section at the very end for capturing pertinent information not recorded elsewhere. A Patient Visit Log located at the front of the book where the Table of Contents typically is found can be updated daily for quick reference and includes: Patient Name, Visit Date, Agency Name, and Page Number. The journal will accommodate up to 60 visits and includes a sample completed assessment at the back of the book. · Gathers agency, patient, physician, medication, and medical history prior to any actual assessment or treatment. · Prompts the nurse through standard assessment items while also allowing for entry of additional non-standard notations. · Logical arrangement makes it quick and easy to extract all of the detail necessary for completing each patient file at the end of the day. · Chronological arrangement makes it easy to locate a specific record. · Patient Visit Log at the front of the book further enhances organization by letting the nurse set up their own Table of Contents. · Each patient record consists of a two-page spread, each page 8-1/2" x 11". · Each book will accommodate up to 60 patient visits. · Bound softcover format keeps everything in one place and fits easily into a supply bag.

As a home-health nurse, you well know the unique requirements related to seeing patients in their homes. Unlike many specialties in the nursing profession, the home-health nurse's work setting necessarily differs every day. In fact, it often changes multiple times a day as a result of having to travel from location to location, home to home, visiting the day's assigned patients. Sorting through all of the visit details at the end of each day can be a daunting task, especially since many home-health nurses must also round out their workweek by accepting assignments from multiple agencies, all of which have their own requirements when it comes to documentation. And, of course, work is seldom complete when the actual visit is over. After-visit reports must be filed, future daily visits must be scheduled, and things like mileage and out-of-pocket expenses must be logged.This unique planner/organizer is designed to help the home-health nurse be as efficient as possible by capturing all of the details necessary for reporting while also providing prompts for conducting the best possible assessment of each patient. Logically organized, it is divided into 12 monthly segments followed by 60 blank two-page assessments. Each month begins with a two-page spread comprised of a full calendar to the left and a log of all patients seen during that particular month on the right. In addition to recording the patient's name and visit date, the nurse is prompted to record the page number that correlates to each detailed assessment that has been recorded in the Patient Assessments section that follows the monthly sections. Each monthly section also includes four lined pages for notes and four dot-grid pages for other notes and illustrations that may be necessary for clarification during the month.The Patient Assessments section begins after December's monthly section. Each individual patient visit is recorded in a two-page assessment spread that uses both check boxes and blank write-in responses to prompt the nurse for standard assessment elements: Agency Info, Visit Type, Patient Info, Vitals, Medical History, Medications, Supplies Used, Nursing Assessment (Reason for Visit, Diagnosis, Vaccinations, Wound Care, Status Assessment, Functional Limitations, Cardiac, GI, Respiratory, Activities Permitted, Necessary Precautions, Teaching Provided), DME Supplies, Care Requirements, and Notes/Follow-Up. There are 60 blank assessments, and each record includes a narrative section at the very end for capturing pertinent information not recorded elsewhere. Assessment pages are numbered so that they can be keyed back to the monthly logs that appear next to the monthly calendars.

Make shift handovers easier for you and the nurse that will take over from you with the aid of this 6x9 journal. Record detailed information about any changes in your patient's vital logs and progress notes that the next nurse or the patient's doctor needs to know all in this handy journal. Make life a little easier and get yourself a copy today.

Patient Visit Notes For Hospice Nurses Keeping concise and accurate notes is crucial for correct patient care, and legally required in the most situations. Although Bedside Charting is the generally preferred method of note taking for Hospice Nurses, you quickly realise that it is not always practical, given the hands-on, rapidly changing nature of Hospice Care. This book is designed to simplify the process of patient note taking, and contains all essential information for appropriate care. It's also a great resource that helps to compile all your records into one convenient location, which should be kept for a number of years should any legal situations arise. It was designed with consultation and guidance from Dr M. Smithe. It is designed specifically for Hospice and home care Nurses, and contains the following: Index page (Quick Recap of which patient is on each page and the date of visit. Patient Visit Logs, and Notes for each Patient (1 Double Page Spread per Visit) Blank Notes Pages at the end of the book Each Patient Note Spread Contains the following: Date Scheduled / PRN Start and Finish Time Patient Name Mileage start and finish (For traveling hospice workers) Patient Pain (1-10) and description Temperature Blood Pressure Respiratory rate Heart Rate SO2 O2 LPM Last BM Left and Right MAC Weight Family / Facility Updated (Yes / No) Next Visit Date Medication supply confirmed Lined notes (3⁄4 page per patient visit) Notes for next visit 6 x blank input columns for personal notetaking unique to each hospice nurse. Book Features: 131 Pages 6 x 9 inch - very convenient size Printed on white paper Perfect bound, softcover book

Patient Visit Notes For Hospice Nurses Keeping concise and accurate notes is crucial for correct patient care, and legally required in the most situations. Although Bedside Charting is the generally preferred method of note taking for Hospice Nurses, you quickly realise that it is not always practical, given the hands-on, rapidly changing nature of Hospice Care. This book is designed to simplify the process of patient note taking, and contains all essential information for appropriate care. It's also a great resource that helps to compile all your records into one convenient location, which should be kept for a number of years should any legal situations arise. It was designed with consultation and guidance from Dr M. Smithe. It is designed specifically for Hospice and home care Nurses, and contains the following: Index page (Quick Recap of which patient is on each page and the date of visit. Patient Visit Logs, and Notes for each Patient (1 Double Page Spread per Visit) Blank Notes Pages at the end of the book Each Patient Note Spread Contains the following: Date Scheduled / PRN Start and Finish Time Patient Name Mileage start and finish (For traveling hospice workers) Patient Pain (1-10) and description Temperature Blood Pressure Respiratory rate Heart Rate SO2 O2 LPM Last BM Left and Right MAC Weight Family / Facility Updated (Yes / No) Next Visit Date Medication supply confirmed Lined notes (3⁄4 page per patient visit) Notes for next visit 6 x blank input columns for personal notetaking unique to each hospice nurse. Book Features: 131 Pages 6 x 9 inch - very convenient size Printed on white paper Perfect bound, softcover book

This unique, spiral-bound handbook is compact, portable, and written with busy home health nurses in mind! Organized by body system, it offers instant advice on assessment and care planning for the disorders home health nurses are likely to encounter. Providing assessment guides for all body systems, the home environment, and the client's psychological status, it includes full care plans for over 50 illnesses and conditions most commonly encountered in the home. Each plan lists nursing diagnoses, short- and long-term expected outcomes, nursing interventions, and client caregiver interventions. Care plans are organized by body systems to allow for quick retrieval of information. Both short-term and long-term outcomes are included in the care plans to aid evaluation of the care provided. Detailed assessment guidelines are provided for all body systems to facilitate complete and comprehensive client examinations. Guidelines for environmental and safety assessments aid in the appraisal and improvement of clients' living conditions. Client and caregiver interventions are outlined in the care plans to promote active client participation in self-care. The convenient pocket size makes transportation and use convenient to home health nurses. Appendices on documentation guidelines, laboratory values, medication administration, home care resources, and standard precautions provide quick access to useful home care information. Related OASIS items are identified in the assessment section, and ICD-9 diagnostic codes in the care plans section assist with proper home care documentation. Visit frequency and duration schedules are suggested within each care plan to assist nurses in evaluating and planning care. NANDA nursing diagnoses are consistent with the latest 2001-2002 nomenclature. An increase in suggested therapy referrals within the care plans and in a new appendix helps nurses identify indicators for specialized services. A fully updated Resources Appendix includes websites for easy access to home health service information.

Tina M. Marrelli’s new book, Home Care Nursing: Surviving in an Ever-Changing Care Environment is a practical and comprehensive guidebook written concisely and without jargon or insider acronyms, making the book accessible to anyone whose work is connected to home care nursing services. Designed to provide chapters as stand-alone resources for readers with previous experience seeking updated guidance, Home Care Nursing is also an excellent guide for course or orientation material. Each chapter is packed with practical questions, discussion topics, and additional resources, such as a complete Medicare Benefit Policy for reference. Additionally, offering more than just an overview of the healthcare and home care markets, this book discusses the unique practice setting and environment of home care nursing, the laws regulations, and quality, and how to make the leap into the field, document your home visit, and improve your professional growth and development.