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Mary Beth Rensberger, RN, BSN, MPH
Describes the disease, its stages, the caregiver's role, common problems, and strategies
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Peggy Greaves, RN, MSN, ED.D
Describes the caregiver's role with patients on anti-coagulant therapy
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Jara Pinkerton RPT, JD
Gives basic anatomy of the back, principles of body mechanics and transfer techniques
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Jara Pinkerton RPT, JD
Discusses bone formation, different types of bones and joints, effects of common injuries and illnesses of bones and joints.
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Donna L. Kalinowski, RN, BSN, MPA
Defines boundary setting with clients, moral issues, professional behavior and guidelines and strategies.
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Patsy D. Gaede, RN, BSN/HBMC, MSM
Describes Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief, simple interventions, interventions, and strategies for coping with grief.
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Ann Giedt, RN, MS and
Claudette Hertner, LCSW
Lists causes of depression, indicators of depression and suicidal ideation; common treatments, reporting and documentation.
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Mary Beth Rensberger, RN, BSN, MPH
Describes Types I and II diabetes, common signs, the importance of diet and medication; offers strategies for health care workers.
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Mary Beth Rensberger, RN, BSN, MPH
Discusses the importance of documentation; guidelines for home care
documentation; reporting unusual signs symptoms, and incidents.
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Ann Giedt, RN, MS and
Claudette Hertner, LCSW
Defines domestic violence, discusses the dynamics of violent relationships; indicators of abuse, exploitation, or neglect.
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Donna L. Kalinowski, RN, BSN, MPA
Describes basic communication styles, interpersonal communication techniques and strategies; and dealing with difficult people. Includes listening habits, communication styles, and self assessments.
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Peggy Greaves, RN, MSN, ED.D
Defines ethics, ethical decision making, and six related concepts; Walks the care worker through three brief situations related to the process of ethical decision making.
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Donna L. Kalinowski, RN, BSN, MPA
In easy to understand language and pictures, describes anatomy of the heart and circulatory system. Gives risk factors for common cardio-vascular problems, a self-assessment guide; dietary and prevention guidelines.
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Alice Shartran, RN, BC, BSN
Defines Infection Control Principles, preventive procedures; includes Standard Precautions, use of Personal Protective Equipment, handwashing, and bag techniques.
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Ann Giedt, RN, MS
Describes Influenza, differences from colds, presents facts and common misconceptions.
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Mary Beth Rensberger, RN, BSN, MPH
Describes the disease, its types, and health care provider interventions.
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Aileen Walters, RN
Describes use of oxygen; discusses safety precautions and equipment.
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Mary Beth Rensberger, RN, BSN, MPH
Describers the disease process, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of the health care worker in assisting the patient with daily activities.
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Donna L. Kalinowski, RN, BSN, MPA
Describes safe food handling techniques for self and patient; discusses food "poisoners" and preventive techniques.
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Donna L. Kalinowski, RN, BSN, MPA
Discusses personal safety in patient's home, while walking, driving, and in severe weather conditions.
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Mary Beth Rensberger, RN, BSN, MPH
Describes the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, problems of spinal cord injury, and the caregiver's role.
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Peggy Greaves, RN, MSN, ED.D
Defines the principles of time management; Steven Covey's four quadrants for organizing, and strategies for effective use of time for home care aides and other staff.
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Peggy Greaves, RN, MSN, ED.D
Describes AIDS, how it differs from HIV, symptoms of both, how they are spread, broad treatment strategies and self protection from infection from both.