Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to C Twardon.
One of the most challenging problems that faces today's home healthcare providers is how to deliver quality care within the constraints imposed by changing population, limited resources, and regulations. This problem is particularly apparent to those who provide rural healthcare. Use of the clinical nurse specialist can promote quality care while facilitating the development and expansion of home health services.
Supervision and evaluation of the direct care provider can be a costly and time-consuming activity. A comprehensive process to coordinate the various aspects of the home care aide evaluation is a creative solution for the efficient use of supervisory and staff time, paperwork reduction, and cost containment.
One of the vital components to the assurance of quality nursing care is a comprehensive orientation program. The concept of a competency achievement program facilitates the development of independent practice and judgment skills on the part of today's home healthcare nurse. The authors discuss one agency's program to meet the needs of newly employed registered nurses.