Laws
What do laws tell the people?
What they must do.
What does Ethics tell the people?
Tells people what they should do
What situation is an advanced directive for?
For when patients cannot make decisions for themselves
What two organizations are under CMS?
Medicare and Medicaid
What is Neglect in a healthcare setting?
Failure to provide needed care.
What does HIPAA do?
It protects the patient's right to privacy.
Is accepting gifts and or tips ethical for a healthcare worker?
No :<
What are living wills for?
Outlines medical care a patient wants or does not want to receive
Who is Medicare for?
For people 65 or older.
What is a form of abuse?
physical, psychological, verbal, and sexual
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities
Is denying health care based on legal status ethical?
No, salvador needs it
What does "DNR" mean?
Do-Not-Resucitate
Who is medicaid for?
For low income people.
what are some signs of abuse
Unexplained bruises, scratches, and or bleeding
What does EMTALA stand for?
Emergency medical treatment and Labor Act
Ethical along with legal behavior is what in a healthcare setting
Is a key to professionalism
What does "DNI" mean?
Do not Intubate
What does the Joint Commission do?
Evaluates health care organizations and facilities
What are some signs of neglect
Unclean body, poorly fitted clothes, dehydration, pressure injuries or weightloss
What does CLIA stand for?
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
What do employees have to collow?
The code of ethics designed by their organization or company.
What does POLST stand for?
Physical orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
What does CLSI do for healthcare facilities?
Develops standards for medical testing
What does the term whistleblower laws suggest?
They protect employees from being fired or treated badly