Chapter 4

DNR

(Do Not Resuscitate) An order that tells medical professionals not to perform CPR.

Durable power of attorney for healthcare (POA)

Sometimes called healthcare proxy is a signed dated and witnessed legal document that appoints someone to make medical decisions for a reason in a event he or she becomes unable to do so

Physical abuse

Is the use of force to cause pain or injury to another person's body

Living will

outlines the medical care a person wants, or does not want, in case he or she becomes unable to make those decisions

advance directives

Are legal documents that allows individuals to make decisions about end of life care ahead of time

Confidentiality

keeping personal information that someone shares with you to yourself

Ombudsman

person assigned by law as the legal advocate for residents

mandated reporters

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

involuntary seclusion

the separation of a person from others against the person's will

False Imprisonment

confining another person against their will

Financial abuse

Is the improper or illegal use of a person's money possession property or other assets

Sexual abuse

Is the forcing of a person to perform or participate in sexual acts against his or her will

Battery

Is the intentional touching of a person without his or her consent

Assault

Is a threat or attempt to touch a person resulting in the person feeling fearful that he or she will be harmed

Psychological abuse

emotional harm caused by threatening, scaring, humiliating, intimidating, isolating, or insulting a person

Abuse

the repetitive and deliberate infliction of injury on another person

Negligence

The failure to act or provide the proper care for a resident resulting in unintended Injury or failing to do what a "careful or reasonable" person would do

Neglect

Is the failure to provide a for a dependent persons basic physical needs

informed consent

person has been informed of the need for a procedure or treatment and has given permission to the healthcare worker to administer that procedure or treatment

Residents' Rights

Specifies how residents must be treated while living in a long term care facility and encourages the promotion of independence and autonomy

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

was passed in 1987 in response to abuse and poor care and set forth specific health and safety rules that nursing homes and nursing home staff members must follow to protect nursing home residents.

Laws

rules that are made by a controlling authority such as national or state government

Ethics

Are the knowledge of right and wrong, moral principles or standards that govern conduct

Advocacy

process of making a plea or providing support on another's behalf

Malpractice

Negligence by someone who hold a license (RN, MD)

unintentional tort

occurs when someone causes harm or injury to another person or that person's property without the intent to cause harm

intentional tort

A tort committed by one who intends to do the act that creates the harm, violation of civil law

Defamantion

making untrue statements that hurt another persons reputation

Slander

spoken defamation

Libel

written defamation

fraud

Deception that could cause harm to another person

invasion of privacy

revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent

larceny

stealing in the healthcare setting

Abandonment

the act of withdrawing support or help from another person, in spite of duty or responsibility