Chapter 11: Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging

What all does a resident do when being newly admitted?

• collect insurance video

• sign an agreement or contract agreeing to the services provided and the costs

• Patient Self-Determination Act and Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act is brought to the attention

• their legal rights

• if they have any advanced directives yet

• the procedure on how to file complaints

Admission Kits items

personal care items, bath basin, emesis basin, water pitcher, cup, toothpaste, soap, a comb, lotion, tissues, specimen cup 9sometimes), label and transport bag

When first being admitted, it is policy that we…

measure the residents height and weight (sometimes a urine specimen)

Baseline signs

initial values that can be compared to the future measurements

When an emergency happens to a patient and they leave the room we should…

help collect the resident belongings and personal care items by packing them carefully

Nursing assistants are often responsible for ___

gathering equipment for the nurse or doctor

The dorsal recumbent position

used to examine the breasts, chest, abdomen, and perineal area (laying on back with the knees lifted)

The lithotomy (pelvic) position

used to examined the vagina (what your put in at the gyne office)

The knee-chest position

may be used to examine the rectum or vagina (doggy style)