JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Rationale
HOME VISIT

Name of Student: Sumait, Kate Moroel E Date: ___________

Year/Section/Group No.: BSN-201N Grade: ________________

A. KNOWLEDGE RATIONALE REFERENCES

1. States purposes of Home Visit (HV) To establish trust
and ensure that the
client's know the
importance of the
home visit.
2. Uses appropriate terms. To avoid confusion
and
misinterpretations
when explaining
procedures or giving
health education
3. States steps of the procedure in correct order. This is to give the
client/s an idea of
what is to be
expected and as well
as to manage
anxiety and establish
a comforting
environment. .
4. Explains the rationale of every step. So that the client is
fully aware of the
importance of every
step and why it is
necessary. It also
eases anxiety and
strengthens trust.
B. SKILLS
5. Greet the client/patient, or the family member/s To give respect and
according to the time of the day and establish rapport. remove any tense
feeling that the client
may have.
6. State the purpose of the HV, allow the client /patient To ensure that the
or the host to feel at ease first before client is ware of the
proceeding further. Introduce oneself and state reason importance of the
for visit and procedure to be done. ( Be sure to seek client’s home visit and by
approval for the procedure to be performed.) introducing yourself
it creates more trust
between you and the
client.
7. Inquire about health and welfare of client and To determine the
other family members, then ask about any client’s health
 health, and health related concerns/problems condition through
(You may align the case/assignment given by the subjective
Clinical instructor and discuss with them/family or information and as
to the person involved.) well as getting a
history of other
family related health
conditions that may
affect the current
client.
8. Locate or look for a convenient place for your CHN bag on the table Ensuring that the
or flat surface at least 6 feet away from the bedside. (if home is area is clean and
very limited in space any convenient place could be, and bring out comfortable will help
from the CHN bag the things needed for this care - as long as prevent the bag from
proper procedure can be done in the said place) - then to be being contaminated
followed by the bag technique as necessary or depending on the and can help for an
need /procedure to be done or perform. easier performance
of nursing
care/treatment.
9. Wash hands and perform the nursing care/treatment, give the Wash hands first to
necessary. Advice or Health Teaching /Counseling based on the prevent bacteria
client’s need and condition. (You may also teach the family transfer, begin with
member/s, include them, since they are the ones with the client your nursing care
most of the times.) plan/treatment as
needed to ensure a
quality and helpful
home visit.
10. Render the Physical assessment as necessary/applicable. You may It gives the nurse an
also consider- identifying household members and their health opportunity to check
needs, and use of community resources. (If more than one member for other health
of the family is under health supervision and care, start first with concerns that need
the well member to avoid transfer of infection.) to be taken note of.

11. After the procedure is made, clean/disinfect all the articles used. To ensure that there
Wash hands first - before removing the apron and fold accordingly, is no contamination
then placed in the bag. of the area and your
materials.
12. Record the findings, the date, your observation including the care or Record findings to
treatment, health teachings/ things done or rendered for reporting keep a history of
and documentation purposes. nursing care plan
that can be looked at
later on for future
diagnosis and
treatment.
13. You may also give specific instruction/s as in important health To give the client an
teachings or reminders, health counseling, and comfort measures- idea on self care and
so as to ensure appropriate nursing care, hence to minimize the sick disease prevention
in the family member, in case present. Also include to ensure their safety
measures/counseling for home safety & environmental hazard and well being.
prevention.

14. Set or make an appointment for the next Home Visit or Follow-up This is for follow up
visit to a Clinic, Health Center or a hospital as necessary. (Discuss care, to check for the
any procedure /referral /consultation for any agency visit as changes in the
necessary. ) client’s overall health
 condition and
lifestyle.
15. Summarize the teachings made or important reminders before To further assess
bidding goodbye and thank the Visit. (You may leave your the client’s
telephone number/s for communication purposes as necessary.) knowledge and
understanding of the
health education
given.