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AGENCY POLICIES

IMPORTANT:
Read the orders & instructions provided in the home by the dispensing pharmacy!
Orders & pharmacy instructions/protocols supersede Agency policy.
 

Section 7: Risk Management

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  • 7A.13 Patient Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

  • 7B.2 Standard Precautions

  • 7B.4 Personal Protective Equipment

  • 7B.6 Hand Hygiene

  • 7B.8 Bag Technique & Equipment Maintenance

  • 7B.10 Sharps Injury Protection Plan

    • 7B.10a Sharps Injury Report​

  • 7B.22 Tuberculosis Testing & Screening

  • 7B.28 Respiratory Viruses & Vaccination​​​

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Section 8A: Clinical Practices

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  • 8A.0 Storage & Disposal of Medications, Supplies & Waste

  • 8A.2 Medication Orders and Administration

  • 8A.4 Medications Pre and Post Infusion Therapy

  • 8A.6 Medication Reactions and Side Effects

  • 8A.8 First Dose Protocols & Administration

  • 8A.10 Emergency Medications & Interventions

  • 8A.12 Aseptic Technique

  • 8A.14 Obtaining Labs & Communicating Results

  • 8A.20 Start of Care Education Practices

    • 8A.20a Start of Care: Infusion Therapy Brochure (Handout)​

  • 8A.22 Enteral Education Practices

  • 8A.24 Wound Care Education Practices
     

Section 8B: Pumps & Drug Administration

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  • 8B.0 Administering IV Medications: Dispensing & Delivery

  • 8B.6 Manipulation of Vials & Ampules

  • 8B.10 Medication Administration Teaching Practices

  • 8B.12 Chemotherapy Takedown Education Practices

  • 8B.14 Hydration Therapy Education Practices

  • 8B.16 Controlled Substance

  • 8B.20 Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIg)

  • 8B.22 Subcutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIg)

  • 8B.24 Remicade & Biosimilar

  • 8B.26 C1 Esterase Inhibitor Products for HAE

  • 8B.28 Coagulant Blood Products for Bleeding Disorders

  • 8B.30 Subcutaneous Injections

  • 8B.32 Intramuscular Injections

  • 8B.40 Entyvio (Vedolizumab) Administration

  • 8B.42 Actemra (Tocilizumab) Administration

  • 8B.50 Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitors

  • 8B.60 Enzyme Replacement Therapy

  • 8B.65 Vyjuvek Preparation & Administration

  • 8B.70 Rystiggo Administration

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Section 8C: Vascular Access Devices

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  • 8C.0 Blood Draw Practices & Procedures

  • 8C.2 PICC & Central Line Dressing Change

  • 8C.3 CathFlo Activase

  • 8C.4 Removal of Non-Tunneled Catheters

    • 8C.4a PICC Removal: Post-Care Instructions (Handout)​

  • 8C.6 Accessing & Discontinuing Implantable Ports

  • 8C.8 Peripheral Access & Removal

  • 8C.10 VAD Flushing & Maintenance

  • 8C.18 Non-Dialysis AV Fistula Graft Access & Care

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Others:

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  • 1.10a Nursing Conduct Policy

  • 3.8 Social Media Policy

  • 3.10 No Smoking Policy

  • 3.30 Time Verification - Clinical Staff

  • 3.32 Attendance & Tardiness - Clinical Staff

  • 3.36 Driver Safety & Guidelines

  • 6.15 Clinical Documentation Quality Standards

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To request other/additional Agency policies, please email Compliance@HelmsHomeCare.com

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