Pt. Orders and Charting
TID
Three times a day
Permission for care after full disclosure of the purpose of the procedure, the benefits, and risks involved.
Informed Consent
Failure to exercise the degree of care that is reasonable in a particular situation
Negligence
Restatement of what was said
Paraphrasing
Harming another person by making false statements.
Defamation
QID
Four times a day
Documents that describe the consumer's wishes for treatment and end of life care if the person is unable to communicate or make healthcare decisions
Advance Directives
Malpractice
Confusion about time, place, physical location, or person (who they are)
Disorientation
Intentionally attempting or threatening to touch another person's body without permission
Assault
a.c.
Before meals
A person who legally advocates for patients and residents of healthcare facilities.
Ombudsman
Restraining a person's actions without proper authorization.
False Imprisonment
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Touching a person without permission
Battery
p.c.
after meals
A situation in which the consumer feels there are grounds for complaint
Grievance
Involuntary Seclusion
dysphasia
difficulty speaking
Protects all identifiable health information
HIPAA
CAB
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
Booklet that lists consumer rights to ensure quality of care
Patient care partnership
Forcing a person to do something against their wishes.
Coercion
Aphasia
std prec
standard precautions