Abuse & Neglect
The "least restrictive environment" right protects residents from this form of punishment.
What is involuntary seclusion?
Residents have the right to rise and retire at any time of their choosing, which falls under this broad right.
What is dignity and/or respect?
To prevent the spread of germs, Georgia regulations require that "Clean" and "Soiled" linens must always be kept in these.
What are separate areas (or separate containers)?
This type of drill must be conducted at least once per month, rotating through different shifts, to ensure all staff know evacuation routes.
What is a fire drill?
Whether you work in Housekeeping or Social Services, if you see a resident being treated poorly, you must report it immediately because you are a ____ ____.
What is a Mandatory Reporter?
According to Resident Rights, a resident must be allowed to participate in activities both inside the facility and ____.
What is off-site or within the community?
What is the single most effective way for healthcare workers to prevent the spread of infections?
What is hand Hygiene/washing?
This four-letter acronym describes the immediate steps to take during a fire: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate.
What is RACE.
Ignoring a call light or failing to provide hydration are common signs of this.
What is neglect?
To make a facility feel less like an institution, regulations requires a nursing home to provide this specific type of "environment."
What is a home-like Environment?
This severe, potentially deadly diarrheal infection is a frequent complication of broad-spectrum antibiotic use in long-term care residents.
What is C. diff?
This is the common name for a kit or area where all emergency supplies (water, food, radio, flashlight) are stored, which Georgia facilities must keep in a known, accessible location.
What is an Emergency Preparedness Kit (or Disaster Kit)?
This term describes the failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental anguish.
What is neglect?
Under federal guidelines, this fundamental right of nursing home residents must be maintained even during disease outbreaks, often requiring facilities to find "creative" ways to facilitate it.
What is the right to visitation?
This term describes a scheduled review of an antibiotic, typically 48 to 72 hours after it is started, to decide if the medication is still necessary or needs to be changed.
What is Antibiotic Time-Out?
If a resident with dementia or a disability is missing, staff must notify local police within this timeframe of discovering the resident is missing.
What is 30 minutes?
Medication diversion and/or improper eMAR documentation (e.g., a hole) can result in this type of abuse.
What is misappropriation of funds?
Rooted in the "Right to Refuse Treatment," this concept allows residents to make choices that carry physical risk, prioritizing their independence over strict safety protocols.
What is the right to fall (or the right to take risks)?
In the state of Georgia, LTC facilities can receive Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll recognition in Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum criteria. Magnolia Manor West has this type.
What is Platinum?
This color code is commonly announced overhead when a resident is missing or has eloped from the facility.
What is Code Pink?