Essentials for Today's Nursing Assistant Author:Peggy A. Grubbs Features a holistic, humanistic approach to caregiving, with a restorative focus that emphasizes the dignity of the patient. Covers the care of patients with HIV and Alzheimer's, surgical patients, children and new mothers, and patients with specialized equipment such as vetilators, pumps, and tracheostomy tubes. Includes Stamdard Precautions, ... more »and changes in isolation procedures. And, provides OBRA and OSHA guidelines. Training nursing assistants.« less