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the assignment of tasks to another person that are within their scope of practice
delegation
the knowledge of right and wrong; standards of conduct.
ethics
formal documentation of the type and scope of care that should be provided to a particular resident in the event of a cardiac arrest, other catastrophic organ failure, or terminal illness.
code status
violent or hostile
combative
the state resulting from pathogens invading the body and multiplying
infection
the order of authority within a facility
chain of command
people who are required to report suspected or observed abuse or neglect due to their regular contact with vulnerable populations, such as the elderly in long-term care facilities.
mandated reporters
communication without using words, such as through gestures and facial expressions.
nonverbal communication
the inability to think clearly and logically.
confusion
the body’s ability to prevent infection and disease
resistance
a type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and their individuality and capabilities
person-centered care
defines the tasks that healthcare providers are legally permitted to perform as allowed by state or federal law
scope of practice
information collected from residents, their family members, and their friends; information may not be true, but is what the person reported; also called symptoms
subjective information
state of unconsciousness in which a person is unable to respond to any change in the environment, including pain
coma
the physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object, or place to another, or from one part of the body to another
cross-infection
a medical assistance program for people who have low incomes, as well as for people with disabilities.
Medicaid
purposeful or willful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, emotional, or financial pain or injury to a person.
abuse
a report documenting an incident and the response to the incident; also called an occurrence, accident, or event report.
incident report
confusion about person, place, or time; may be permanent or temporary.
disorientation
an infection acquired within a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care for another condition.
healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
an independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits different types of healthcare facilities.
Joint Commission
law passed by the federal government that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staffing requirements, resident assessment instructions, and information on rights for residents.
OBRA: an abbreviation for Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
a detailed form with guidelines for assessing residents in long-term care facilities; also details what to do if resident problems are identified.
Minimum Data Set (MDS)
unconscious behaviors used to release tension and/or help a person cope with stress.
defense mechanisms
federal government agency responsible for improving the overall health and safety of the people of the United States
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):