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Suggested Equipment and Supplies for HBPC
Suggested Equipment and Supplies for HBPC
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The document is a guide for home-based primary care (HBPC) providers on the necessary equipment and supplies for daily patient procedures. It emphasizes that providers should only carry the supplies needed for the day's scheduled patients to ensure efficiency.<br /><br />Two main sections detail recommended equipment:<br /><br />1. **Essential Equipment and Supplies**:<br /> - **Diagnostic Tools**: Stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs (various sizes), thermometer, pulse oximeter, otoscope/ophthalmoscope, reflex hammer, and tuning fork.<br /> - **Consumables**: Tongue depressors, cotton swabs, FOB cards, and monofilaments.<br /> - **Protective Gear**: Nitrile gloves, hand sanitizers, and disposable shoe covers.<br /> - **Medical Instruments**: Ear curettes, forceps, syringe/cup for ear irrigation.<br /> - **Miscellaneous**: Garbage can, urine cups, culture swabs, and batteries.<br /><br />2. **Back-Up Supplies for a “Black Bag”**:<br /> - **General**: Underpads, garbage bags, newspaper, disinfectant wipes, biohazard bags, and paper towels.<br /> - **Wound Care**: Saline, gauze, tape, hydrogel dressing, and antibiotic ointment.<br /> - **Medical Instruments**: Bandage scissors, scalpels, tooth forceps, and silver nitrate sticks.<br /> - **Specialized Equipment**: Foley catheters, suture kits, punch biopsies, and Unna boots.<br /> - **Phlebotomy**: Needles, tourniquets, vacutainer holders, sharps container.<br /> - **Injectables**: Epinephrine, diphenhydramine, steroids, vaccines, and various injectable medications.<br /> - **Forms**: Advance directives, POLST, practice brochures, patient education forms, and consent forms.<br /><br />The document includes advice for packing and restocking based on transport methods (walking, biking, public transport, or car travel) to optimize efficiency.<br /><br />Additionally, the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) offers several resources through its HCCIntelligence Resource Center, including hotlines, webinars, virtual office hours, tools, and tip sheets. These resources are designed to support HBPC providers and are accessible for educational and informational purposes.
Keywords
home-based primary care
HBPC providers
essential equipment
diagnostic tools
protective gear
medical instruments
wound care
phlebotomy supplies
injectable medications
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