Chapter 1
What is Hospice?
services for individuals who have an estimated 6 months or less to live
What is the difference between acute and chronic?
Think, when someone has COPD, does it last a long time or a short time?
Acute- Sudden, Short-term
Chronic- Slow onset; long-term
What must you do if you believe a resident is being abused?
REPORT. Any signs of abuse must be reported.
What is The Elder Justice Act?
Requires elder abuse to be reported immediately
Who does the CNA report to?
Staff/Charge Nurse
What are the 2 types of communication?
Verbal and Non-verbal
Name a type of Abuse (5 are listed in the book).
Physical, Sexual, Mental, Verbal, and Financial
CNA's who are working must complete __ hours of in-service education every year for continued employment.
12 hours
For a CNA certification, how many hours of clinical training must you have?
75 hours
What is the confidentiality board called?
HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
What is given to the CNA to inform them of their assigned residents and responsibilities?
Nurse Aide Assignment Sheet
Who will conduct an investigation when abuse had been reported?
ISDH (Indiana State Department of Health)
You must report to the Administrator IMMEDIATELY
You have ___ days from the date you were hired to achieve your certification.
120 days
CNA's must know what they are required/allowed to do on the job as well as those responsibilities they are prohibited from doing according to....
Standard 14- states that the nurse aide will perform only the tasks in the course standards
According to OBRA, a ___ is required as an assessment and screening tool.
MDS- minimum data set. This is completed when the resident is admitted to the facility and provides extensive information about the resident's status.
5 years.
How long do you have to report a suspected crime to law enforcement?
2 hours. The same information must also be reported to the ISDH within 2 hours
When does your training expire?
2 years. If you do not get your certification within 24 months of completing your training, you must retake the complete training program
What percentage of care does the CNA provide?
CNA provides nearly 90% of the resident's direct care
You are allowed to read religious books to the residents, True or False?
True- You may read religious materials as requested
If a CNA is found guilty of ABUSE or MISAPPROPRIATION, they will lose certification in all 50 states for ___ years?
FOREVER!
What must you report during suspected abuse? (4 things)
Name of resident
Any injuries to the resident
What was seen and heard (dates, times, and locations included)
Names and witnesses
How many hours must you work a year to maintain your certification?