Home healthcare nowPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001466
Claudine Hagan, Tina Bowers, Corrina McKelvey, Mary McMahon, Christian MacDonald, Alice Longobardi-DeLuca
{"title":"\"SHOW\" You Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach to UTI Prevention in Home Healthcare.","authors":"Claudine Hagan, Tina Bowers, Corrina McKelvey, Mary McMahon, Christian MacDonald, Alice Longobardi-DeLuca","doi":"10.1097/NHH.0000000000001466","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NHH.0000000000001466","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections, particularly within the older adult population receiving care from home health professionals. Vigilant monitoring of UTIs as well as catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and strategic program development to mitigate their incidence have become critical priorities. These types of infections are regarded as an important indicator for assessing the quality of care delivered by home care agencies. This article examines the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary education program aimed at preventing UTIs and CAUTIs among home healthcare patients. Recognizing the heightened risk of infection in individuals requiring catheters and the unique challenges presented in the home health setting, the authors collaborated across nursing, occupational therapy, and wound/ostomy care specialties to create a comprehensive curriculum. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, such as proper catheter care, hand hygiene, early recognition of infection symptoms, and patient/caregiver engagement. Training sessions were tailored to address the diverse backgrounds of home healthcare professionals and patients, ensuring accessibility and practical application in daily routines. Preliminary outcomes suggest improved knowledge retention among staff and enhanced patient safety, with early data indicating a reduction in infection rates. By leveraging expertise from multiple disciplines, the initiative demonstrates how home health agencies can proactively address infection prevention, ultimately improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":37842,"journal":{"name":"Home healthcare now","volume":"44 5","pages":"306-312"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148892507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Home healthcare nowPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-09-04DOI: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001460
Kaitlin Didinger
{"title":"Family Dynamics in Home Care: Supporting Autonomy While Partnering With Caregivers in Autism Care.","authors":"Kaitlin Didinger","doi":"10.1097/NHH.0000000000001460","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NHH.0000000000001460","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37842,"journal":{"name":"Home healthcare now","volume":"44 5","pages":"338-340"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148892535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Home healthcare nowPub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-06DOI: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001440
Nelly Nzingo
{"title":"Creativity in Home Care: Lessons Learned From Nyeri, Kenya.","authors":"Nelly Nzingo","doi":"10.1097/NHH.0000000000001440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NHH.0000000000001440","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37842,"journal":{"name":"Home healthcare now","volume":"44 4","pages":"266"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148391963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Home healthcare nowPub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-06DOI: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001452
Rebekkah L Stanko, Brenda Elliott
{"title":"Identify-Assess-Support: Serving Veterans and their Caregivers in Home Care.","authors":"Rebekkah L Stanko, Brenda Elliott","doi":"10.1097/NHH.0000000000001452","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NHH.0000000000001452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding the long-term effects of military service on veterans, their families, and their caregivers is important as advances in medical care have resulted in service members surviving more complex injuries. Approximately 14.3 million people in the U.S. are serving, in some capacity, as a caregiver to a veteran. In this role, caregivers face both rewards and challenges. Increasing awareness about veterans' healthcare needs, as well as the growing needs of those who care for them, is crucial for promoting the best possible health outcomes. This article provides an overview of common exposures and health risks those serving in the military may experience, as well as service-connected injuries that often lead to needing caregiver support. A guided framework, structured around the sequential concepts of identify-assess support, is introduced to assist home care clinicians in delivering culturally appropriate care that improves outcomes for veterans and their caregivers. Resources for caregivers and clinicians are offered, along with recommendations for future research in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":37842,"journal":{"name":"Home healthcare now","volume":"44 4","pages":"219-228"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148391937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Home healthcare nowPub Date : 2026-07-01Epub Date: 2026-07-06DOI: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001455
Lisa Gorski
{"title":"Advancing Infusion Practice: Insights from the INS Annual Meeting.","authors":"Lisa Gorski","doi":"10.1097/NHH.0000000000001455","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NHH.0000000000001455","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37842,"journal":{"name":"Home healthcare now","volume":"44 4","pages":"272-273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148392012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}