Applying NSQHS Standards in Domiciliary Care: A Case Study
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This essay examines the application of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards in a domiciliary care scenario, focusing on a patient, Mrs. Julia Brown, who has undergone a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, and toe amputation. The essay selects NSQHS Standards 3 (Preventing and Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections) and 10 (Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls) and applies them to the patient's home care setting. It discusses the importance of antibiotic stewardship, infection control measures, and fall prevention strategies, considering the patient's post-operative condition and risk factors. The essay emphasizes the role of nurses in educating the patient and family, assessing risks, and implementing appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and well-being in a home environment, including wound care, vital sign monitoring, and medication management, with references to relevant literature and guidelines.
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