Long Term Care
administrative procedure for entering a facility
What is an admission
finding out resident's likes and dislikes, asking how they want things done, learning about their culture.
What is recognizing resident's as individuals.
condition in which a person has difficulty putting thoughts into words.
working with residents to help them stay active
What is recreational therapy
The study of older adults
What is Gerontology
Individuals come to a facility for temporary care when caregivers need a break or are away from home.
What is respite care
continually being aware
What is mindful
sending and receiving messages verbally and nonverbally.
What is communication
work with resident's who have trouble speaking
What is a speech therapist
entering through the vein
What is intravenous
designed to help one return to health and be as independent and functional as possible.
What is restorative care
works with residents to improve functional mobility so residents can maintain or increase their physical abilities such as walking
What is a physical therapist.
smiling in a way that gives the impression you are superior to another person
What is smirking
focus on fine motor skills and engage residents in various activities to maintain or improve the use of their hands or arms.
What is an occupational therapist
restoring to former health
What is rehabilitation
care provided to residents who do not need to be in the hospital but are not ready to be at home.
What is subacute care
beliefs people have about what is important to them
What are values
to make sure something is clearly understood
What is clarify
oversees the surveying and certification of long term care facilities.
What is CMS
an ongoing illness or condition
What is Chronic
Understanding and respecting resident's rights, encouraging and supporting resident's rights, involving resident's in the decision making of their care and maintaining their privacy,
What is promoting residents' autonomy.
being reliable, healthy, efficient with time and supplies, getting enough sleep and exercise, dressing neatly, following policy.
What is being a good employee
condition in which memory, thinking, or problem solving skills have changed or been damaged.
What is cognitive impairment.
coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents.
What is social services
deformity caused by permanent shortening of a muscle or by scar tissue
What s contracture