Alphabet Soup
TJC
What is the Joint Commission
The residents who live here can perform the majority of their ADL’s on their own, but may require limited assistance with meds, meals, or housekeeping.
Assisted Living
This is the most common in home injury.
falls
A client reports a bruise on her arm is from when her son grabbed her arm when he was frustrated. This abuse is classified as
physical
You should do this upon entering and exiting the clients home and before and after any in-home procedures.
Handwashing
DON
Director of Nursing
Acute care, provide both inpatient and outpatient services. May have specialized services: cancer center or children’s hospital or be generalized and offer a range of services to all patients
Hospital
This is what a CNA should do if they suspect abuse of any kind.
report to the appropriate authority and inform case manager
A client who receives financial assistance has had her electricity turned off and often runs out of food. You begin to suspect this kind of abuse
Financial abuse
Lancets and insulin needles should be disposed of in these
Sharps disposal container
DPH
Department of Public Health
Focus is on relieving pain and providing emotional and spiritual comfort/support- for both the patient and the family.
Hospice
This CNA responsibility helps justify charges and costs to the insurance company to ensure adequate reimbursement.
Documentation
If you suspect abuse of any kind what should you never do?
Investigate
biohazard
CMS
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
Care provided in a personal care setting with a focus on chronic disease management, early dementia, long term wound management, ADL assistance.
Home Health
This individual is the care coordinator of the home care team.
Case manager
For their personal safety, the CNA should always inform the __________________ if they deviate from the schedule of assigned patients
case manager
When storing left overs for clients always label them with ____________ and ____________
date and contents
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Intermediate-rehab level of care, for medically stable patients who need things like long term IV therapy, extended intensive PT, vents, or wound care
SNF
Name two findings that are immediately reportable to the case manager.
fever, unexpected weight loss/gain, abnormal glucose results, change in mental status, abnormal VS, new difficulty breathing, dizziness/LOC, etc
True or false: Ice and snow removal are a home health aide responsibility.
False
List 2 infection control items a HHA should always have when providing care.
PPE, hand sanitizer, gloves, wipes