Home Health Aides are quite possibly the most important members of the
home
health care team. They interact with the client on a very personal level,
and, as
skilled and caring professionals, make a world of difference to the patient's
well
being. They also have a great positive effect on the patient's family, alleviating
much
of the stress associated with caregiving.
Anything which serves to promote and solidify the professional standards
of HHAs
is very important and should be heartily welcomed by all of us. T.M. Marelli's
books do this. This particular book is an easy to use reference for definitions,
abbreviations, medical information, and guidelines for care. Its size makes
it easily
carried in a patient care bag, so it is readily available.
My recommendation would be for home health care or hospice agencies to
investigate Ms. Marelli's full line of books. Informed HHAs are the basis
of quality
home caregiving. For information contact: Marelli and Assoc., 1-800-993-6397.
