Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)

Ep065: Safety and Infection Control Home Safety Assess Need for Patient Home Modifications

06.26.2017 - By Jon Haws RN: Nursing Podcast Host, Critical Care Nurse, Nursing School MenPlay

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Examples include lighting, handrails, kitchen safety Apply knowledge of patient pathophysiology to home safety interventions Are they hard of hearing, have visual deficits? Do they have the dexterity to use handrails or a LifeAlert? Can they use their home oxygen/respiratory equipment? Can they call someone if there’s an issue?   Educate patient on home safety […]

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