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Environmental assessment

M C Narayan1, J Tennant

  • 1Extended Hours Team, Inova VNA Home Health, Springfield, Virginia, USA.

Home Healthcare Nurse
|January 7, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study details the environmental assessment in home care, covering its elements, components, and documentation. It utilizes Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and a functional approach, including a practical assessment form.

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Area of Science:

  • Home care services
  • Environmental health assessments
  • Patient care documentation

Background:

  • Home care requires comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Environmental factors significantly impact patient well-being and recovery.
  • Standardized tools are needed for effective home care environmental evaluations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the significance of environmental assessments in home care.
  • To outline standard elements, components, and documentation requirements.
  • To present a functional perspective and a practical assessment tool.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on environmental assessments and home care.
  • Framework application using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
  • Development of an Environmental Assessment Form.

Main Results:

  • Defined key components of a home care environmental assessment.
  • Illustrated the assessment's relevance through Maslow's Hierarchy.
  • Provided a structured Environmental Assessment Form for documentation.

Conclusions:

  • Environmental assessments are crucial for effective home care planning.
  • A structured approach, like the one presented, enhances assessment quality.
  • The proposed form serves as a valuable documentation tool for healthcare providers.

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