DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN HOME HEALTH: The safety and well-being of the home client is a necessary part of the home health nurse's responsibility. If an emergency or disaster occurred would your staff be prepared to handle the situation? Does your staff know the difference between an emergency and a disaster? These questions & many more will be answered in this comprehensive program on how to prepare for emergencies and disasters that affect home health. Video running time: 50 minutes (3 contact hours), includes learning guide.

Review of types of emergencies and disasters that affect home health

Standards required by JCAHO for a home safety assessment

Evacuation techniques in a fire

Demonstration in use of a fire extinguisher

Reducing risk in the home

Prevention of back injuries
Video, 50 minutes