Role of Home Health Care Diploma Trainees in Supporting Quality Improvement in Home Health Care Services

Background: This trend was, in turn, influenced by an aging population along with the increased prevalence of chronic diseases, which had set up a growing demand for services like home health care. In this regard, the necessity of a well-trained workforce is of utmost importance in order to provide quality care. Diploma programs in home health care are meant for better preparation of students to be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for such demands. The following literature review outlines the potential contribution of home health care diploma trainees towards QI initiatives in the home health services in light of how their training can help improve patient outcomes, service efficiency, and the general quality of care. Aim: This study aims to bring out the activities of the home health care diploma trainees in supporting quality improvement in home health care services. Methods: Descriptive activity regarding the activities conducted by HHC Diploma trainees as part of the training portfolio. Activities are health education, vital signs, tracheostomy care, and wound dressing. For an explanation of activities and their frequency, frequency tables and a par chart were used. Results: The frequency count for "Health Education" is the highest at 3024, closely followed by "Risk for Fall Assessment" with 2016 and "Vital Signs" with 2520. These tasks are apparently crucial and emphasized upon in the program. On the other hand, "Medication Administration" is the lowest at 504, probably because medication administration is generally done by the patient's caregiver, hence a low focus on this task when training. Conclusion & Recommendations: The Home health care diploma trainees play a very important role in providing support for quality improvement inside the home health services. They will be equipped, through training, to make contributions to QI efforts that will improve patient outcomes and augment the quality of care overall. Participation by HHC Diploma trainees in home health care services can support and enhance the overall quality of care in home health care. The extension of the HHC Diploma to other PHCs within the MSD will enhance quality in care provided through the HHC services.