how many resident rights are there?
what is 8?
The first step in communication
What is knock on the door?
When necessary
What is PRN?
Unintentional wrong in which a person did not act in a reasonable and careful manner and causes harm
What is Neglect?
How to explain time in LTC?
What is Military Time?
Present grievances to staff or any other person, without fear of reprisal and with prompt efforts by the facility to resolve those grievances
What is the right to Complain?
This kind of communication is involved in listening
What is verbal and non-verbal communication?
Activities of daily living?
what is ADLs?
To be responsible for one’s actions and the actions of others who performed the delegated tasks
What is Accountability?
Item a resident can use to communicate with staff when in their room?
Participate in their own assessment, care-planning, treatment, and discharge
What is the right to participate in one's own care?
This kind of communication is seen with the eyes through facial expressions and gestures
What is body language?
Nothing by mouth
What is NPO?
On going illness, slow or gradual in onset. Has no cure.
What is Chronic Illness?
Who can diagnose and prescribe treatments?
What is a Physician?
Private and unrestricted communication with any person of their choice
What is the Right to Privacy and Confidentiality?
This conveys comfort, caring and reassurance
What is touch?
Three times a day
What is TID?
A health care agency or program for persons who are dying
What is Hospice?
Facility where the residents need some help with daily tasks?
What is Assisted Living?
To be free from mental and physical abuse, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and physical and chemical restraints
What is the right to Dignity, Respect, and Freedom?
Put yourself in the other persons place to better understand how they may be thinking or how they feel.
What is Empathy?
Full weight bearing
What is FWB?
Staff who visit each facility at least once every 9-15 months to document compliance with state and federal regulations.
What is a State Surveyor?
The name of a facility for people who need 24 hour skilled care?