An Introduction to Home Health for RTs

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-IHHR

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Recall best practices for safety, infection control, education, and collaboration in home health.
Recognize treatment strategies for common respiratory conditions in the home.
Determine best documentation practices for home health-based care.

Outline:

Section 1: The Home Health Setting

Home Healthcare

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Patient and Caregiver Education

Education Promotes Engagement

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Common Respiratory Conditions in Home Health

Clinical Presentation

Documentation Guidelines

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Akeiko D. Booker, R.C.P.

Akeiko is an experienced respiratory therapist with over 18 years of experience. She has worked in hospital care settings, managing both pediatric and adult tracheostomy and ventilator populations. Akeiko is employed in the homecare setting where the company focuses on transitioning highly complex ventilator-dependent children to the home setting. Her team educates hospital staff, home nursing agencies, and most importantly, the families/caregivers to ensure a smooth transition and provide the best possible care for the patients.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.