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1 online resource (xvi, 446 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The Care Home Handbook; Copyright; Contents; Forewords; Preface; List of Contributors; Review Panel; List of Abbreviations; Section A The Resident's Journey; Chapter 1 Admissions and Discharges; 1.1 Admissions and discharges: principles, processes and planning; The Nursing Process; Further reading; 1.2 Assessment on admission to the care home; Allow time for adjustment; The initial holistic assessment; Focused assessments; Problem identification; Short-stay admissions; Further reading; 1.3 Assessment of residents before admission to the care home; Location; Confidentiality; The purpose |
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The need for compassionFurther reading; 1.4 Supporting and dealing with families; Capacity; Cultural and religious considerations; Further reading; 1.5 Documentation and record-keeping; Further reading; 1.6 Generating a care plan; Anticipated outcomes; Planned interventions; Care pathways; Further reading; 1.7 Nursing handover; References; Further reading; 1.8 Discharge arrangements; Further reading; Chapter 2 Life in a Care Home; 2.1 Healthy lifestyles; Eating well; Staying hydrated; Alcohol and smoking; Are residential care homes and hospices covered by the legislation? |
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Can residents smoke in their bedrooms?Advice from the Fire Service; Useful web sites; 2.2 Religion and spirituality; Spirituality in practice; Religious care in practice; When to refer to the chaplain; Respect the person; References; 2.3 Mealtimes; Planning; Offer residents a choice; Menus; If a resident needs help and assistance; Further reading; 2.4 Specialised diets; Diabetes mellitus; Dysphagia diets; Pureed diet; Soft diet; Liquids; Renal failure diet (low protein); Hyperlipidaemia and cardiac diets; High calorie for people losing weight; Obesity in nursing home residents |
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Further reading2.5 Activities for care home residents; Useful web sites; 2.6 Intimacy, sexuality and sexual health; Three stages of importance in an individual's residency; Important considerations; When sexuality is seen as a problem; Case examples; Reference; Further reading; Useful web sites; 2.7 Pets; About pets in care homes; Which pet?; Benefits of pets; Dangers of pets; Policy on pets; Pet review; Role of charities; Further reading; Useful web sites; 2.8 Managing trips out of the care home; Organising an outing; Further reading; 2.9 Malodour (or unpleasant smells) |
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Tips on how to reduce smellsTips on using fragrant aromas; Managing malodour in individuals; Further reading; 2.10 Noise; Attempt to minimise noise wherever possible; Noise at night; Reference; Section B Values, Standards, Ethics and Probity; Chapter 3 Respect and Dignity; 3.1 Nursing professional accountability; Reference; Useful web sites; 3.2 Unprofessional behaviour; Definition; Confidentiality; Bullying and harassment; Whistle-blowing; Failure to keep appropriate professional boundaries; Receiving gifts; Finally; Further reading; Useful web sites; 3.3 Aggression; The problem |
| Summary |
"I would recommend each Home purchase a copy"--Ian Turner, Chair, Registered Nursing Home Association "Identifies a gap in the sector and offers a practical means of addressing the need."--Des Kelly, OBE, Executive Director, National Care Forum The Care Home Handbook has one aim: to improve the care and wellbeing of residents in care homes. It informs, reminds and refreshes the reader's knowledge, enabling care homes to meet the essential standards of care required of them. Aimed at all nurses and healthcare assistants working in care homes, this invaluable, unique and jargon-free resource |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 15, 2015) |
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Geriatric nursing.
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Old age homes.
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Nursing homes.
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Geriatric Nursing -- standards
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Health Services for the Aged -- ethics
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Health Services for the Aged -- standards
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Homes for the Aged -- standards
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Nursing Homes -- standards
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Geriatric Nursing -- methods
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Homes for the Aged
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Nursing Homes
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nursing homes.
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MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics.
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Geriatric nursing
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Nursing homes
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Old age homes
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handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Mulley, Graham P., editor
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Bowman, Clive, editor
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Boyd, Michal, editor
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Stowe, Sarah, active 2014, editor.
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British United Provident Association, issuing body.
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| ISBN |
9781118690314 |
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1118690311 |
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111831462X |
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9781118314623 |
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9781322225234 |
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1322225230 |
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9781118690321 |
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111869032X |
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