Competencies for Home Health Nursing: A Literature Review

Author(s) orSourceHealth Canada,2002 (Continued).Title and Framework for the Competencies or Standards Bases practice on knowledge of self care concepts Bases practice on knowledge of the family as a central and integralpartner in home care nursing delivery Recognizes the important influence of the client’s environment,culture and value system—home and community—in deliveringhome care nursing services Recognizes health promotion as a fundamental components ofpractice Demonstrates awareness of political processes within communitiesand the healthcare system Facilitates effective change processes with clients, families andother care providers Demonstrates understanding of the dynamics of chronic illness andimplications for delivery of home care nursing Describes the adaptation challenges and needs of clients with mentaland/or physical disabilities, including developmentally disabledclients Demonstrates understanding of the aging process, common healthproblems of the aged and general principles of gerontologicalnursing in t he community Describes central principles and concepts in palliative care in thehome and community setting Demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural norms andpractices of First Nations clients Demonstrates knowledge of Common medical and surgical problems, conditions and disordersaffecting adults/children for home care management in thecommunity, with consultation with the physician as appropriate Gerontological and palliative car expertise for home caremanagement in the community, with consultation with a physicianas appropriate Common problems, conditions and disorders affecting pediatricclients based on an understanding of normal growth anddevelopment/child care for home care management in thecommunity, with consultation with the physician as appropriate Common problems, conditions and disorders affecting the high riskpost partum client will be managed by home care in the community,in consultation with the physician as appropriate Mental health problems, conditions and disorders requiringconsultation, crisis intervention and home care management in thecommunity, with consultation with the physician as appropriateCompetencies for Home Health Nursing: Literature Review 24