Care training for relatives.
For more quality and quality of life in care
MedHome24 offers specialised care training for relatives who want to care for their loved ones at home. Our courses are designed to empower you to provide the best possible support for your loved ones, promoting both the quality of care and the quality of life for all involved. Our training courses offer you valuable knowledge and practical instructions that will strengthen you in your role as a family carer.
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Our courses are recognised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and are subsidised with up to €200 per year. Take advantage of this support to expand your care skills and enable you to provide high-quality care.
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The basics of personal hygiene
Training content at a glance
Carrying out personal hygiene:
Customised care at the washbasin or in bed, taking into account the patient's mobility and needs
Hygiene measures:
Disinfect hands before and after care to prevent infection.
Systematics:
Adherence to a fixed care sequence to ensure efficiency and hygiene.
Respect for privacy:
Respectful treatment of the needs and privacy of the person receiving care.
Skin inspection:
Systematic monitoring for early detection of skin changes and targeted use of pH-neutral cleaning agents to maintain skin integrity
Gentle
Cleaning and drying techniques:
Gentle care to effectively prevent skin irritation and maintain healthy skin.
Utilisation of resources:
Guidance on actively involving the person in need of care in the care process and making targeted use of their abilities
Back-friendly techniques:
Training for family carers to avoid physical strain and promote safe and healthy working practices
Use of aids:
Use of shower chairs, grab rails and other assistive devices.
Nail and skin care for limited finger and hand mobility, for example in the case of contractures and spasticity
Training content at a glance
Regular nail care:
Training to prevent skin damage.
Care of the hand and interdigital spaces:
Application of techniques to avoid maceration
Hand relaxation techniques:
Application of warm water and hand massage for muscle relaxation.
Instructions for gentle hand and finger movements:
To minimise or avoid pain.
Muscle relaxation:
Application of warm water and massage.
Movement and relaxation techniques:
Instructions for mobilisation and pain relief.
Ergonomic
Auxiliary means:
Use of special nail scissors.
Control of the hands:
Regular check for skin defects.
Mobilisation and positioning techniques
Training content at a glance
Mobilisation techniques
Promoting mobility through adapted techniques, for example kinaesthetics.
Back-friendly working methods:
Use of aids and ergonomic techniques.
Pressure-relieving storage:
Application of various positioning techniques, for example 30-degree positioning, lateral positioning ...
Transfer aids:
Correct use of medical aids and anti-slip mats.
Walking aids:
Instructions for the safe use of rollators and walking sticks.
Nutrition and fluid management
Training content at a glance
Support with food intake:
Targeted support with food administration: Ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration in line with requirements in order to avoid deficiencies and promote the independence of the person in need of care in the long term.
Detection of dehydration:
Instructions for early detection of fluid deficiency and possible nursing interventions.
Environment Adaptation:
Creating a stress-free environment during mealtimes, improving nutritional conditions.
Oral care:
Importance of maintaining and techniques of oral hygiene before and after meals to avoid possible aspiration and infection.
Eating and drinking aids:
Use of special aids to facilitate food intake
Fall prevention
Training content at a glance
Risk assessment and prevention:
Active analysis and early detection of potential fall hazards, combined with targeted measures to minimise risks and increase safety.
Safety measures:
Use of non-slip mats, handholds and targeted adaptation of the environment to minimise the risk of falling and ensure stable mobility.
Walking aids:
Comprehensive training on the safe and effective use of rollators and walking sticks, customised to the individual needs of those affected.
Exercises for balance and muscle strength:
Targeted programmes to strengthen the muscles and improve stability for long-term maintenance and promotion of mobility.
Checking the aids:
Regular and thorough checks and adjustments of the aids to ensure their functionality and safety in everyday life
Decubitus prophylaxis
Training content at a glance
Detection of pressure points:
Comprehensive training on how to recognise and avoid pressure sores in good time in order to prevent skin damage and maintain skin health
Positioning and positioning techniques:
Regular changes of position (e.g. every 2 hours) to relieve pressure, use of special positioning techniques such as 30-degree lateral positioning or micro-positioning to distribute the pressure.
Anti-decubitus aids:
Use of pressure relief materials such as alternating pressure mattresses, foam cushions or gel pads
Skin care and skin inspection:
Daily inspection of vulnerable skin areas for redness, skin changes or bruising Avoid aggressive cleansers and massaging in creams that could dry out the skin.
Mobility promotion:
Promoting mobility to improve circulation and prevent pressure sores, as well as incorporating active and passive movement exercises to reduce the strain caused by immobility.
Intimate care and incontinence management
Training content at a glance
Cleaning techniques for the intimate area:
Prevention of infection through correct cleaning techniques
Dealing with incontinence products:
Professional use and regular changing of incontinence products, including for bedridden persons, to ensure skin protection and hygiene.
Skin protection:
Use of protective creams to prevent skin damage Careful cleansing and complete drying of the skin before applying the products to ensure optimum protection.
Privacy protection:
Instructions for respectful care.
Toilet training:
Continence promotion through regular toilet training.
Aspiration prophylaxis
Training content at a glance
Positioning:
Upright sitting position and upper body elevation during meals.
Monitoring during food intake:
Slow administration and observation of swallowing ability.
Adaptation of food consistency:
Depending on the arrangement
Oral care:
Hygiene to prevent infection.
Customisation of the environment:
Ensure a quiet environment during feeding to promote concentration and reduce distraction.
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