LNA-HC Mod. 1: Terminology

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Facilities

in medicine, places where health care is delivered or administered, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and treatment centers.

<p>in medicine, places where health care is delivered or administered, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and treatment centers.</p>
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Chronic Condition

a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and requires management of symptoms

<p>a disease or condition that is long-term or long-lasting and requires management of symptoms</p>
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Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)

a form of health insurance in which the cost of care is covered only when a person uses a particular doctor or group of doctors except in case of emergency; seeing specialists generally requires referrals from the primary doctor

<p>a form of health insurance in which the cost of care is covered only when a person uses a particular doctor or group of doctors except in case of emergency; seeing specialists generally requires referrals from the primary doctor</p>
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Person-Centered Care

a type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and his or her individuality and capabilities

<p>a type of care that places the emphasis on the person needing care and his or her individuality and capabilities</p>
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SLP

speech language pathologist

<p>speech language pathologist</p>
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APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

<p>Advanced Practice Registered Nurse</p>
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Empathy

identifying with the feelings of others

<p>identifying with the feelings of others</p>
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Trauma-informed Care

an approach to patient care that recognizes that people may have experienced trauma in their lives so their trauma, experiences, and preferences should be considered while providing care

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Long Term Care (LTC)

care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour, skilled care

<p>care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour, skilled care</p>
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Acute Care

24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries

<p>24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries</p>
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Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)

a form of health insurance in which patients are encouraged to receive care from a network of approved providers, but can see other providers at an additional cost; patients can usually choose their providers, including specialists, without being referred by another doctor

<p>a form of health insurance in which patients are encouraged to receive care from a network of approved providers, but can see other providers at an additional cost; patients can usually choose their providers, including specialists, without being referred by another doctor</p>
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MD

medical doctor

<p>medical doctor</p>
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MSW

medical social worker

<p>medical social worker</p>
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PA

physician's assistant

<p>physician's assistant</p>
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Sympathy

sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others

<p>sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others</p>
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Diagnoses

medical conditions determined by a doctor

<p>medical conditions determined by a doctor</p>
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Skilled Care

medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist

<p>medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist</p>
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Dementia

a general term that refers to a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating

<p>a general term that refers to a serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating</p>
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ADLs

activities of daily living

<p>activities of daily living</p>
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DO

doctor of osteopathy

<p>doctor of osteopathy</p>
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RD

registered dietician

<p>registered dietician</p>
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Scope of Practice

the roles, responsibilities, and procedures that are within the knowledge, training, and legal definition of a profession

<p>the roles, responsibilities, and procedures that are within the knowledge, training, and legal definition of a profession</p>
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RN

registered nurse

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Assisted Living

residences for people who do not need skilled, 24-hour care, but do require some help with daily care

<p>residences for people who do not need skilled, 24-hour care, but do require some help with daily care</p>
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Terminal Illness

a disease or condition that will eventually cause death

<p>a disease or condition that will eventually cause death</p>
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Managed Care

a system or strategy of managing health care in a way that controls costs

<p>a system or strategy of managing health care in a way that controls costs</p>
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Culture Change

a term given to the process of transforming services for elders so that they are based on the values and practices of the person receiving care; core values include choice, dignity, respect, self-determination, and purposeful living.

<p>a term given to the process of transforming services for elders so that they are based on the values and practices of the person receiving care; core values include choice, dignity, respect, self-determination, and purposeful living.</p>
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PT or DPT

physical therapist

<p>physical therapist</p>
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Resident and Resident's Family

the resident is an important member of the care team. The resident helps plan care, and the resident's family may also be involved in these decisions

<p>the resident is an important member of the care team. The resident helps plan care, and the resident's family may also be involved in these decisions</p>
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LPN or LVN

licensed practical (vocational) nurse

<p>licensed practical (vocational) nurse</p>
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Liability

a legal term that means someone can be held responsible for harming someone else

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Adult Day Services

care for people who need some assistance or supervision during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given

<p>care for people who need some assistance or supervision during certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is given</p>