Certified Nurse Aide Course - Types of Patients, Facilities, and Conditions

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering various healthcare facility types and resident identification protocols for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC)

Facilities that provide 24-hour care for people with chronic illness, disability, or recovery needs, including nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities.

Outpatient Care Centers

Centers where patients receive treatment and return home the same day, such as clinics, same-day surgery centers, and dialysis centers.

Assisted Living Facilities

Facilities for people who can do some daily activities but need help with others like meals, housekeeping, and medication reminders, but do not usually require 24-hour skilled nursing care.

Home Care Agencies

Care provided in the patient's own home to allow them to remain independent in familiar surroundings, often involving help with bathing, dressing, and vital signs.

Hospice

Care for people with terminal illness that focuses on comfort, dignity, and supporting the patient and family; it can be provided at home, in LTC, or in a dedicated facility.

The Two-Identifiers Rule

The safety requirement to use at least two identifiers before providing care, giving food, or assisting with medications.

Acceptable Identifiers

Specific information used to verify a patient's identity, which includes Full Name (first and last), Date of Birth, and ID Number or Medical Record Number.

Correct Identification Purpose

Prevents mistakes such as giving the wrong care, medication, or treatment to the wrong person, thereby protecting resident safety and maintaining trust.

Verification Best Practices

Steps for CNAs that include checking the ID band, asking the resident to state their name and date of birth, and verifying the information matches the care plan or work assignment sheet.

Identification Safety Limits

Guidelines stating a resident should never be identified only by room number or appearance, and staff should be consulted if a resident with dementia cannot self-identify.