This comprehensive manual consists of policies and procedures to assist with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating clinical care and supportive practices.

Policies and procedures are listed in sections.

• Case/Round Management

• Continence

• Diabetes

• General Client Care

• Infection Control

• IV Therapy

• Medications

• Palliative Care

• Stomal Therapy

• Wound Management

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HEALTH SUPPORT MANUAL (A Training & Competency Assessment Package for Health Workers)

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This manual has been developed to provide carers with relevant, up-to-date information and guidelines on a range of health issues and procedures. Each procedure is broken down step by step for the carer to follow and for each procedure a competency checklist is included for use by the Registered Nurse (training) for assessment.

The procedure contained within this manual are based on current RDNS policies and procedures. These may need to be modified slightly to suit variations in specific equipment in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and individual client needs.

There are two manuals available, Part A covers basic procedures and Part B more advanced procedures. They can be purchased separately or as a set.

INFECTION CONTROL EDUCATION PACKAGE

Use this package to promote good Infection Control Practices. A colourful, easy to read reminder for all members of staff. All the hard work done for you, just place in a frequently used location.

PALLIATIVE CARE GUIDELINES

The following practice guidelines are extensive, community based, practical and designed to encompass Palliative Care principles and recent evidence for both adult and paediatric/child clients.

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