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    The document outlines the proper procedure for conducting a home visit as a nurse. It details 16 steps including: 1) preparing the nursing bag and work area, 2) handwashing, 3) putting on protective equipment, 4) gathering needed supplies, 5) conducting the nursing care, 6) cleaning up and disinfecting used items, 7) removing protective equipment safely, 8) making follow up appointments. Each step provides the rationale for infection control and prevention of contamination. The student documented following the procedure for a home visit on March 8, 2023.

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    The document outlines the proper procedure for conducting a home visit as a nurse. It details 16 steps including: 1) preparing the nursing bag and work area, 2) handwashing, 3) putting on protective equipment, 4) gathering needed supplies, 5) conducting the nursing care, 6) cleaning up and disinfecting used items, 7) removing protective equipment safely, 8) making follow up appointments. Each step provides the rationale for infection control and prevention of contamination. The student documented following the procedure for a home visit on March 8, 2023.

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    The document outlines the proper procedure for conducting a home visit as a nurse. It details 16 steps including: 1) preparing the nursing bag and work area, 2) handwashing, 3) putting on protective equipment, 4) gathering needed supplies, 5) conducting the nursing care, 6) cleaning up and disinfecting used items, 7) removing protective equipment safely, 8) making follow up appointments. Each step provides the rationale for infection control and prevention of contamination. The student documented following the procedure for a home visit on March 8, 2023.

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    The document outlines the proper procedure for conducting a home visit as a nurse. It details 16 steps including: 1) preparing the nursing bag and work area, 2) handwashing, 3) putting on protective equipment, 4) gathering needed supplies, 5) conducting the nursing care, 6) cleaning up and disinfecting used items, 7) removing protective equipment safely, 8) making follow up appointments. Each step provides the rationale for infection control and prevention of contamination. The student documented following the procedure for a home visit on March 8, 2023.

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    CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

    COLLEGE OF NURSING

    Name: Ciara Nicole P. Materdo Date: March 8, 2023


    Year and Section: BSN2-L2-G6

    Procedure Rationale 1 2 3 4 5
    1. Upon arriving at the client’s To protect the bag from
    home, place the bag on the table contamination.
    or any flat surface lined with
    paper lining, clean side out
    (folded part touching the table)

    2. Ask for a basin of water if To be used for hand washing. To


    faucet is not available. Place this protect the work field from being
    outside the working area. contaminated.

    3. Open the bag, take the paper To make a non-contaminated work


    lining and plastic lining and field or area.
    spread over work field or area.
    The paper lining must be on
    clean side out (folded part out)

    4. Take out hand towel, soap To prepare for handwashing


    dish and apron and place them at
    one corner of the work area
    (within the confines of the lined
    plastic lining

    5. Do handwashing. Wipe dry Handwashing reduces or prevents


    with towel. Leave the plastic the risk of infection from one care
    wrappers of the towel and soap provider to the client.
    dish inside the bag.

    6. Put on apron right side out and To protect nurse’s uniform and for
    wrong side with cease touching infection control.
    the body, sliding the head into
    the neck strap. Neatly tie the
    straps at the back.
    7. Put out things needed for the To make them readily available and
    specific case (e.g., thermometers accessible.
    for temperature taking).
    8. Place waste receptacle paper To prevent contamination of sterile
    outside the work area. area.

    9. Close the bag. Note: Proceed It reduces transmission of


    to the nursing care or treatment microorganism.

    10. After completing the nursing To protect the care provider and
    care or treatment, clean and prevent spread of infection to
    alcoholise the things used. others.

    11. Do handwashing again. Hand hygiene deters the spread of


    microorganisms.
    12. Open the bag and put back Clean and disinfect all the materials
    all articles in their proper places. in the bag before storing them.

    13. Remove apron folding away To prevent the spread of


    from the body with soiled side microorganisms between the nurse
    folded inwards; clean side out. and the apron or between equipment
    Place it inside the bag. and the bag.

    14. Fold the paper and plastic To prevent contamination of the


    lining clean side out and place in equipment’s inside the bag.
    the bag then close.

    15.Make post visit conference on To plan additional nursing care and


    matters relevant to health care implementation.
    taking anecdotal notes
    preparatory for final reporting.

    16. Make appointments for the For follow-up care.


    next visit (either home or clinic)
    taking not on the date, time and
    purpose.

    Comments/ Remarks:

    Student’s Signature & Date C.I’s Signature


    3/8/2023 _______________

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