HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW HOW OLD YOU WERE?
A CONDITION THAT LASTS A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, EVEN A LIFETIME.
WHAT IS CHRONIC?
THIS TYPE OF CARE IS FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED SOME HELP & SUPERVISION DURING CERTAIN HOURS OF THE DAY, BUT DO NOT LIVE IN THE FACILITY WHERE CARE IS PROVIDED.
WHAT IS ADULT DAY SERVICES?
THIS IS A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOW INCOME, AS WELL AS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABILITIES. IT IS FUNDED BY BOTH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT & EACH STATE.
WHAT IS MEDICAID?
THIS LEGAL TERM MEANS THAT SOMEONE CAN BE HELD RESPONISBLE FOR HARMING SOMEONE ELSE.
WHAT IS LIABILITY?
OBRA REQUIRES NURSING ASSISTANTS TO ATTEND REGULAR IN-SERVICE EDUCATION, A MINUMUM OF ________ HOURS PER YEAR TO KEEP THEIR SKILL UPDATED.
WHAT IS 12?
ANOTHER WAY TO SAY LONG TERM CARE. (ABBREVIATION)
LTC
THIS TYPE OF CARE IS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE ABOUT 6 MONTHS OR LESS TO LIVE.
WHAT IS HOSPICE?
THIS INCLUDES DOCTORS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, THERAPISTS, DIETITIANS, AND SPECIALISTS, & MEDICAL ASSISTANTS.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH CARE TEAM?
THIS DEFINES THE TASKS THAT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE LEGALLY ALLOWED TO DO AS PERMITTED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW.
WHAT IS SCOPE OF PRACTICE?
THIS TERM MEANS A THREAT TO HARM A PERSON, RESULTING IN THE PERSON FEELING FEARFUL THAT HER OR SHE WILL BE HARMED.
WHAT IS ASSAULT?
THIS TYPE OF CARE IS PROVIDED IN A PERSON'S HOME. THIS TYPE OF CARE IS GENERALLY GIVEN TO OLDER PEOPLE WHO ARE CHRONICALLY ILL BUT WHO ARE ABLE TO REMAIN AT HOME.
WHAT IS HOME HEALTH?
DAILY PERSONAL TASKS INCLUDE BATHING, SKIN CARE, MOUTH CARE, & ASSISTANCE WITH WALKING, EATING & DRINKING, DRESSING, TRANSFERRING, & ELIMINATION.
WHAT ARE ADLS OR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING?
THIS IS THE LINE OF AUTHORITY THAT HELPS TO MAKE SURE THAT RESIDENTS GET PROPER HEALTH CARE. IT ALSO HELPS PROTECT EMPLOYEES & EMPLOYERS FROM LIABILTY.
WHAT IS THE CHAIN OF COMMAND?
CONGRESS PASSES THIS ACT/LAW IN 1996. IT IS TO KEEP HEALTH INFORMATION PRIVATE & SECURE.
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WHAT IS THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY ACT(HIPPA)?
PURPOSEFUL MISTREATMENT THAT CAUSES PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL PAIN OR INJURY TO SOMEONE.
WHAT IS ABUSE?
THIS TYPE OF CARE IS FOR PATIENTS WHO NEED SOME HELP WITH DAILY TASKS, SUCH AS SHOWERING & EATING & DRESSING. THESE PEOPLE DO NOT NEED 24 HOUR CARE.
WHAT IS ASSISTED LIVING?
THIS IS A FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM ESATBLISHED IN 1965 FOR PEOPLE AGE 65 OR OLDER. IT ALSO COVERS PEOPLE OF ANY AGE WITH PERMANENT KIDNEY FAILURE.
WHAT IS MEDICARE?
THIS INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN IS DEVELOPED TO HELP ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF CARE. IT LISTS THE TASKS THAT THE TEAM MEMBERS MUST PERFORM.
WHAT IS THE CARE PLAN?
THIS TERM MEANS SHARING FEELINGS & DIFFICULTY OF OTHERS.
WHAT IS SYMPATHY?
THIS OCCURS WHEN A PERSON IS INJURED DUE TO PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT THROUGH NEGLIGENCE, CARELESSNESS, OR LACK OF SKILL.
WHAT IS MALPRACTICE?
THIS TYPE OF CARE IS 24 HOUR SKILLED CARE GIVEN IN HOSPITAL & AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS. IT IS FOR PEOPLE WHO REQUIRE SHORT TERM-IMMEDIATE CARE FOR ILLNESS OR INJURY.
WHAT IS ACUTE CARE?
THIS ACT/LAW WAS PASSED IN 1987 IN RESPONSE TO POOR CARE & ABUSE IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES TO SET MINIMUM STANDARDS OF CARE & STANDARDIZED TRAINING OF NURSING ASSISTANTS.
WHAT IS OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT (OBRA)?
OBRA SPECIFIES HOW RESIDENTS MUST BE TREATED WHILE LIVING IN A HEALTH CARE FACILITY. THEY ARE AN ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS. THEY INCLUDE QUALITY IF LIFE, SERVICES & ACTIVITY TO MAINTAIN HIGH LEVEL OF WELLNESS. THE RIGHT TO BE FULLY INFORMED ABOUT RIGHTS & SERVICES & TO MAKE INDEPENDENT CHOICES.
WHAT ARE RESIDENT'S RIGHTS?
ABUSE OF STAFF BY ANOTHER STAFF MEMBER, RESIDENT OR VISITOR IS CALLED ____________
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WHAT IS WORK PLACE VIOLENCE?
RESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM DEVEOLPED BY THE FEDRAL GOVERNMENT IN 1990. IT IS A DETAILED FORM WITH GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSING RESIDENTS.
WHAT IS MINIMUM DATA SET (MDS)?