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Here is some sample content from Home Health Aide Services:

	PURPOSE: To specify the role of Hospice Home Health Aide. POLICY: Hospice Home Health Aide services include personal care and non-skilled services provided by trained Home Health Aides. PROCEDURE: The interdisciplinary team identifies the need for Home Health Aide service. The RN arranges for Home Health Aide services. The clinical record contains the Home Health Aide's assignment, plans of care and interventions. Written instructions for the Home Health Aide are prepared by the RN. Routine care includes Home Health Aide services for personal care as needed. Home Health Aides provide...
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	...orders direct the personal care services. The Hospice RN assigns and supervises the Home Health Aide. As coordinated by the RN another discipline also providing hospice care a physical therapist may supervise the aide. The Home Health Aide may provide additional services: housekeeping, family or caregiver respite and meal preparation. These activities may help the primary family or caregiver to keep the patient at home. A registered nurse shall visit the patient's home at least...