Western Schools. (800) 438-8888. http://www.westernschools.com.

This CE program, provided by Western Schools, can be used in orientation and continuing education programs for home care nurses. Written by Stephanie Mello Gaskell, MS, MBA, RN, the course provides 30 contact hours and meets the following objectives:

* Identify the major events that have shaped home healthcare as it is known today.

* Explore present issues of professional practice including ethics, practice, and standards.

* Discuss the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses as it applies to home healthcare.

* Apply the ANA standards of care and professional performance to patient scenarios.

* Describe the eight key components of a home health-care agency and their interrelationships.

* Describe the OASIS assessment and documentation.

* Review home care reimbursement and applications of Medicare reimbursement rules.

Note:Home Healthcare Nurse readers can receive a 10% savings off the cost of the program. Use code number: HHNED to receive the discount!!