Role of CNA
Information based on what is factually seen, heard, touched or smelled. A direct observation
What is Objective Information
Intentional use or theft of property or funds of another person for one's own use
What is Missappropriation
Used for diseases that are transmitted through the air after expelled
What are Airborne Precautions
Infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare setting; also known as HAI (Healthcare Associated Infection)
What is a Nosocomial Infection
A bacteria which causes severe watery diarrhea and other intestinal disease when competing bacteria have been wiped out by antibiotics; It is spread by spores that are difficult to kill and can be carried on the hands of caregivers who have direct contact with residents or an environmental surface
What is Clostridium difficile or C-Diff
Provides therapy in the form of heat, cold, massage, ultrasound, electricity and exercise to residents with muscle, bone and joint problems. May assist resident with ambulation, using a cane, walker or wheelchair.
What is a physical therapist or PT
Passed in 1987 due to reports of poor care and abuse in nursing homes. Also sets the standards for the CNA program
What is Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
Used when there is a risk for transmitting or contracting a microorganism from touching an infected object or person
What is Contact Precautions
Gloves, Gowns, Masks
What is types of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
An antibiotic resistant infection often acquired in hospitals and other facilities; spread by direct physical contact
What is Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus or (MRSA)
A therapist who helps residents with speech and swallowing problems
What is a speech therapist or ST
Physical, Sexual, Mental, Verbal, Financial
What are types of abuse
Used when disease causing microorganism does not stay airborne and only travels a short distance after being expelled
What are Droplet Precautions
Back of the chair,
Head of the bed
Over the bed table
Top of bedside cabinet
What is places you can place clean linen