Key Terms
This illness of rapid onset and short duration
What is acute illness
A person who collects information by observing and asking questions.
Medicaid is a payor source used in long term care for those 65 years and older.
FALSE- Medicare is the payor source for those 65 years and older.
How many hours are required in the clinical setting for a NATCEP?
16 hours in a long term care facility.
When used to keep a resident in bed, these are considered a restraint.
What are siderails.
A long term health condition that may not have a cure.
This person is responsible for developing meals and menus for the residents and follow recommendations per the physician in order to meet the needs of the resident.
Who is the dietician
Long Term Care facilities are under a 10-star rating to ensure quality of care provided.
FALSE- 5 star rating
Rating encompasses- surveys, citations, hospital readmissions, wounds. etc..
Once you become state tested, how long is your certificate good for?
2 years
Termination from employment
Losing your STNA license
Prosecution
Fees
Possible incarceration
An illness or injury from which the person will not recover.
What is terminal illness
They evaluate the physical needs of the resident and write orders for therapy or treatment based on the residents needs.
Occupational or Physical therapist
Long term care facilities are surveyed every year by the Ohio Department of Health.
TRUE
How many hours must you work every two years in order to maintain your STNA license?
8 hours in a paid position performing the role of a STNA
The resident has the right to refuse. If they refuse what is our role? (3 specific things)
Find out why the person refusing.
Explain problems associated with refusal.
Offer other treatment options.
A health care agency or program that promotes comfort and quality of life for the dying person and their family.
What is hospice care.
This person can provide care in the community, or inpatient setting. Their role provides direct care with ADLs.
What is a nursing assistant?
If you let your STNA expire, you can reach out to the Nurse Aide Registry and pay a fee to have it reinstated.
FALSE-
You will have to take the whole class again and then pay to take state testing again.
The NATCEP is over seen by 2 authorities......
DACC & Ohio Department of Health
Name 3 ways we can provide choice to our residents...
What to wear
What to eat
What activities to attend
What time to get up
What time to go to bed
What is the Ombudsman.
FALSE-
3 skills (one will include handwashing)
79 question multiple choice exam
How many standards are there in the curriculum for the NATCEP?
11 Standards
What does OBRA stand for?
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act-
set forth federal laws that all long term care facilities must follow.