Rights
Communication
Abbreviations
Definitions
Misc
100

how many resident rights are there?

what is 8?

100

The first step in communication

What is knock on the door?

100

When necessary

What is PRN?

100

Unintentional wrong in which a person did not act in a reasonable and careful manner and causes harm

What is Neglect?

100

How to explain time in LTC?

What is Military Time?

200

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?

200

This kind of communication is involved in listening

What is verbal and non-verbal communication?

200

Activities of daily living?

what is ADLs?

200

To be responsible for one’s actions and the actions of others who performed the delegated tasks

What is Accountability?

200

Item a resident can use to communicate with staff when in their room?

What is the Call Light?
300

Participate in their own assessment, care-planning, treatment, and discharge

What is the right to participate in one's own care?

300

This kind of communication is seen with the eyes through facial expressions and gestures

What is body language?

300

Nothing by mouth

What is NPO?

300

On going illness, slow or gradual in onset. Has no cure.

What is Chronic Illness?

300

Who can diagnose and prescribe treatments?

What is a Physician?

400

Private and unrestricted communication with any person of their choice

What is the Right to Privacy and Confidentiality?

400

This conveys comfort, caring and reassurance

What is touch?

400

Three times a day

What is TID?

400

A health care agency or program for persons who are dying

What is Hospice?

400

Facility where the residents need some help with daily tasks?

What is Assisted Living?

500

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?

500

Put yourself in the other persons place to better understand how they may be thinking or how they feel.

What is Empathy?

500

Full weight bearing

What is FWB?

500

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?

500

The name of a facility for people who need 24 hour skilled care?

What is LTC?
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