Duty A
Definition - given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour skilled care
Long-term care
Rules set by the government to help people live peacefully together and to ensure order and safety
laws
sexual abuse
These specify how residents must be treated while living in a facility
Residents' Rights
What should you say when a resident or family member uses hostile criticism?
"I am sorry you are disappointed".
What is the role of a nursing assistant?
helps with ADLs; eyes and ears of healthcare
Knowledge of right and wrong; person will have a sense of duty towards others
ethics
Definition - any treatment, intentional or not, that causes harm to a person's body. Examples - slapping, bruising, cutting, burning, pushing, restraining, shoving, rough handling
physical abuse
Residents' personal possessions must be kept safe at all times
Right to security of possessions
What could you do to better communicate with someone who has a hearing impairment?
Make sure their hearing aid is turned on and in place; reduce background noise; speak clearly; don't shout; keep pitch of voice low; use picture cards; etc.
A facility for people who need some help with daily tasks; do not need 24-hour skilled care
Assisted living
HIPAA
What is required in order to maintain your CNA certification?
75 hours of initial training; 12 hour minimum for annual continuing education
Residents can make choices about their doctors, care, and treatments
Right to make independent choices
How could you communicate with someone with a visual impairment?
Ensure they are wearing their glasses/contacts; identify yourself and knock; make sure there is adequate lighting; orient the patient to their surroundings; leave them with their call light; use large print; etc.
Federal health insurance program for people 65 and older; covers people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities. Has four parts
Medicare
What are some tasks that are NOT within an NA's scope of practice?
Placing or removing lines (IVs, catheters, etc.), any sterile procedure
Definition - failure to provide needed care that results in physical, mental, or emotional harm to a person
Residents have the right to speak privately with anyone; right to privacy in their care
Right to privacy and confidentiality
How could you communicate with a patient with a mental health disorder?
don't talk to them like children; be respectful and honest; use simple and clear statements
A medical assistance program for people with low income and for people with certain disabilities; funded by federal government and each state
Definition - Actions or the failure to act or provide the proper care for a resident, resulting in unintended injury
negligence
Who sets the requirements for CNAs to get their certification and maintain it?
OBRA
Residents have the right to the best care available
How could you communicate with someone with an intellectual disability?
Treat them as adults; divide tasks into smaller units; encourage often