Glossary H
Glossary H
Home advantage is defined as the tendency for individuals and groups to gain an advantage over others when interacting in their home territory.
Home care means care for dying patients in the home. Home care is the choice of care for the majority of terminally ill patients, though sometimes problematic for family members. Home care means nursing and other ancillary services delivered to individuals in their places of residence; not distinguished by any specific kind of illness
Home health aide refers to a person who, under the supervision of a social service or home health agency, assists a disabled, elderly or ill person with household chores, personal care, bathing and other daily living needs.
Home health care refers to a health care that includes a wide range of health-related services such as wound care, assistance with medications, intravenous (IV) therapy, and help with basic needs such as bathing, mobility, dressing, etc., which are delivered at a person's home.
HOME inventory refers to a measure of the amount and type of intellectual stimulation provided by a child’s home environment
Home medical equipment refers to equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds and prosthetics used at home generally by disabled persons. Home medical equipment is also called Durable medical equipment.
Home observation refers to observation that is carried out in the patient's home by trained observers using an appropriate observational rating system.