Assisting in Long-Term Care
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Assisting in Long-Term Care

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Assisting in Long-Term Care

About this book

ASSISTING IN LONG-TERM CARE, 7th Edition is the perennial choice among top Certified Nursing Assistant programs. This user-friendly, all-in-one resource delivers skills and confidence to help students compete for top jobs in long-term care and sub-acute hospital settings. Helpful discussions include professional communication, roles and responsibilities, job search, and an overview of care settings. And, to prepare students for CNA certification exams, this resource addresses daily clinical processes, residents' rights, nutrition and hydration, restorative care, resident mobility, and patient safetyā€”all according to federal OBRA standards for nursing home care. ASSISTING IN LONG-TERM CARE is available in hardcopy and eBook formats, includes supportive study features, and offers a full suite of online learning and course preparation tools.

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Table of contents

  1. Half Title Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. Contents
  6. List of Procedures
  7. Preface
  8. About the Authors
  9. Reviewers
  10. How to Use This Book
  11. SECTION 1 The Long-Term Care Setting
  12. SECTION 2 Communication Skills
  13. SECTION 3 Protecting Residentsā€™ Rights and Safety
  14. SECTION 4 Characteristics of the Long-Term Care Resident
  15. SECTION 5 Meeting the Residentsā€™Basic Needs
  16. SECTION 6 SpecialNursingAssistantActivities
  17. SECTION 7 Introduction to Restorative Care
  18. SECTION 8 Residents with Specific Disorders
  19. SECTION 9 Residents with Special Needs
  20. SECTION 10 Employment
  21. Glossary
  22. Index