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Group three
NAMES: Comfort kalunga
Mary Nayame
Mercy Chanda
Cheelo Mulongo
Patricia Nguweni
Precious Nayame
Beauty Chibale
Brenda Musanvu
Gift Kapindi
GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• At the end of this discussion,students are required

to have knowledge on the visiting bag.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
• At the end of this discussion, students will have
knowledge on the visiting bag.
• Students will be able to define the the key terms.
• Students will be able to differentiate between
visiting and visiting bag.
• Students will have knowledge on the importance of
visiting.
 INTRODUCTION
In this assignment we shall discuss on home visit,home
visit is a healthcare service rendered by trained health
professionals who visit clients in their home to assess the
home, environment, and family condition in order to
provide appropriate healthcare needs and social support
services.
 KEY TERMS

Home visiting is defined as a family nurse contact

which allows the health workers to assess the home
and family situation in order to provide the necessary
nursing care and health related to activities.
 PRINCIPLES OF
HOME VISIT
• Principles of home visit is based on the needs of the people.
• Family size, occupation, income, religion, resources, customs and
culture.
• Home visiting provides opportunities to make direct observation on
home environment.
• Family structure familial roles and relationships.
• Life style, cultural practices, group dynamics,etc and make family
health assessment.
• Home visit should be planned according to priority.
PURPOSE OF HOME
VISIT
• The purpose of home visit is that it should be clear,
regular and flexible according to the needs of the
family.
• To assess the living condition of patients and his
family,and their health practices in order to provide
the appreciate health teaching.
• To provide basic health services for minor illment,like
injury,boils and abrasion to provide counseling on
family planning immunization and nutrition.
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Groups of home visit
1 Home healthcare agencies:
These agencies employ a variety of healthcare professionals , includi
nurses , home health aides physical therapist and occupational therap
who visit patients homes to provide medical care and assistant with d
living.
2 palliative care teams: palliative care teams specialized in providin
Comfort and support to individuals and serious illnesses it at the end o
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3. Hospice care teams: hospice care teams focus on
providing end of life care and support to patients and
families.
4. Maternal and child health programs : These programs
involves nurses, midwives, and maternal health educator
who provides parental care, postpartum support , and
early childhood development services to expectant
Mothers and families with young children.
 Process of home visit
1 scheduling: The first stage is to schedule a convenient
time for the home visit, this can be done through phone
calls, emails, or online scheduling system.
2 preparation: before visiting it is important to gather all
the necessary information about the purpose of the visit
on this process reviewing if clients records, medical history,
or specific concerns needs to be addressed.
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3 introduction : during home visit,the home visitor should
introduce themselves and explain the purpose of visiting to
the homeowners.
4 Assesnment : The home visitor wiil conduct a thorough
assessment of the home environment.This may include
evaluating safety of the living space, identifying potential
hazards and asses the overall living condition.
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5 Ducumentatio: I t is important to document the
fundings , recommendations, and any action during
home visit.
 Activities of home visit
• Conversations: engage in a meaningful conversation with
the person you are visiting this can help to create a
connection and provide emotional support.
• Cooking and baking : prepare a meal or bake something
together ,this can be fun and productive way to spend
time together while also enjoying a delicious treat.
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• Exercise: engage light exercise or stretches
together.This can help promote physical well being
and can be done indoors or outdoor depending on
the person's preferences.
 Advantages of home
visit
1. Personalized Assistance: Home visiting allows the
customization of services according to the specific
need and circumstances of individual and families.
2. Convenience and comfort: many people feel more
comfortable in their own homes.
3. Enhanced Relationship Building: home visiting
promotes stronger relationship between service
provider and individuals or families.Regulary face to
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4. Holistic Approach: home visiting allows professionals to
gain a comprehensive understand of individuals life.
5. Target intervention: by being present in home
environment professionals can access and address specific
challenges.
 Home visiting bag
.home visiting is a specialised bag or kit that
professionals ,such as nurses, social workers, educators
1. Medical supplies:for health care professionals, this
might include items like a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff,
thermometer,bandage medication
2.Educational materials : teachers or educators might carry
books ,educational games ,work sheets or teaching aids
3.3
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3.Assement tools: Social workers may have
assessment forms, questionnaire,or checklist to
evaluate the well-being of individuals or families
3: Personal protective Equipment: especially
important during the COVID_19 pandemic ,PPE like
masks , gloves ,and hand sanitizer are essential
5.Laptop or Tablet : some professionals may need to
access digital records,take notes or show educa
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6.: Communication Devices: This could include a
smart phone for making calls , sending messages or
accessing online resources
7.Fist aid kit: Basic first aid supplies for dressing minor
injuries
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8.Documents and forms: any necessary
paperwork,consent forms or report that need to be
filled out during the visit
PROCEDURES FOR
CONDUCTING A
HOME VISIT
Conducting a home visit involves visiting someone's
residence to access their living condition provide
support or assistance or gather information for a
specific purpose. Here are some general procedures for
conducting a home visit.
PREPARE FOR THE VISIT
1. Determine the purpose of the visit and gather any
necessary document or meterials.
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. familiarize yourself with the background information or
specific concerns related to the visit.
2. INTRODUCE YOURSELF
.Arrive at the scheduled time and introduce yourself
politely.
. Explain the purpose of the visit and assure them of the
confidentiality of any information shared.
3. OBSERVE THE SURROUNDING.
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Take note of the general condition of the
residence,cleaness, safety and hazards.
.pay attention to any signs of neglect, abuse or other
concerning factors.
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ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION
. Ask open ended questions to gather information
about their needs, challenges, or any specific issues
related to the visit.
ASSESS THE INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILY'S SITUATION
 Importance of
counselling
1 emotional well being : counselling provides a safe and non
- jugemental space for individuals to express their emotions,
thoughts, and concerns. It helps individuals gain better
understanding of themselves and their emotions leading to
improved emotional well being.
2. Mental health support : counselling can be crucial in
addressing and managing mental health issues. Such as
anxiety, stress and trauma.
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4. Relationship improvement : counselling can be
beneficial for couples, families, or individuals experiencing
relationship difficulties .It also improves communication
skills ,and relationships can be strengthened.
4. Stress management : counselling equips individuals
with effective strategies to manage stress and cope with
challenges situation.
 People who need
counselling
Here are a few people who might benefit from counselling
1. Anxiety and depression : Thise experiencing persistent
feeling of worry , fear, or sadness the interfere with daily
life could benefit from counselling. Counselling can help
them identify triggers, develop coping strategies and
explore underlying causes.
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2. Trauma survivors : people who have undergo
traumatic experiences like accidents, violence or natural
disasters may struggle with flashback , nightmares or
emotional numbness . Counselling can provide safe
environment to process these experiences and manage
associated and manage associated symptoms.
 Conclusion
In conclusion the home visit is considered essential for
contributing to the reduction of morbidity and mortality
of the postpartum and newborn, reviewing and
strethening the integration of home visiting as a major
service strategy into the the continum of services for
families throughout the manipality areas wiil give better
health outcomes.
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