CNA unit 1: The CNA in LTC

Term for LTC (long-term care facility)

Skilled nursing facility

Assisted living facilities

People who need help with daily care

Adult day services

Care for people who need some help and supervision during certain hours

Rehabilitation

Care given by specialists to restore Or improve function after surgery or injury

Hospice care

Care given to people who have terminal illness, <6 months to live

Chronic

Lasting >6 months

Medicare

Elderly people

Four parts of Medicare

A-Hospital, skilled nursing,

B-Doctor and medical services

C-Private insurance offering Medicare benefits

D-Medications

Medicaid eligibility

Low income and disabilities preventing from working

Chain of command

Shows medical team, and who is your higher up.