Legal and Ethics
How can neglect be prevented?
Strengthening support systems, educating caregivers, or ensuring access resources to residents.
What should an NA do if they are unsure about a policy or procedure?
Immediately consult the facility's policy and procedure manual and ask their supervisor (nurse) for clarification.
What are some examples of ways NA's can promote residents rights?
Knocking before entering rooms, allowing residents to choose their clothing and schedules, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting any abuse or grievances immediately.
A coworker asks lucy if she could go quickly inject a small amount of medication into Ms. Louis vein for them. Should lucy do the small favor for her coworker? Explain why or why not.
No, Lucy should not do the "small favor" for her coworker. Administering medication that she did not personally prepare and verify is unsafe, and it's out of her scope of practice.
What is HIPAA Privacy Rule?
HIPAA is a federal law establishing national standards to protect sensitive patient health information (PHI) from being disclosed without consent.
As soon as possible after care is provided, assessments are made, or events occur to ensure accuracy.
What legal rights does residents have to?
Quality of life
Services and activities to maintain a high level of wellness
Be fully informed regarding rights and services
Participate in their own care
Make independent choices
Privacy and confidentiality
Dignity, respect, and freedom
Security of possessions
Be informed of and consent to transfers and discharges
Voice complaints
Have visits
Have access to social services
What is hospice care?
Holistic, compassionate care given to people who have approximately six months or less to live.
Who is the person or program that residents go to for help, advocacy, and to resolve complaints in facilities like nursing homes and assisted living?
Ombudsman