Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care (The Basics-sixth edition) Chapter 1

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Another name for a long-term care facility,

Assisted living facilities are for...

people who need some help with daily care.

Adult day services

This type of care is for people who need some help and supervision during certain hours

Rehabilitation

care that is given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury

Hospice care

care given to people who have about six months or less to live

Residents

people who live in a long term care facilities are usually called this because it is where they live for the duration of their stay

Chronic Condition

a condition that lasts a long time (these are majority of the conditions seen in long-term care

Long term care facilities

these are facilities that offer assisted living, subacute care, or specialized care

Person centered care

this is a type of care that adjusts the care you give a person determined on their condition and is best suitable for them.

Trauma informed Care

this is care that seeks to consider a person's trauma, experiences, and preferences while providing care.

Who is qualified for Medicare

People 65 or older and people of any age who suffer from kidney failure or certain disabilities.

What are the 4 parts for Medicare and what does each part help pay for

A - pay for care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility, or in home care services

B - doctor services and other medical services and equipment

C - allows private health insurance companies to provide medicare benefits

D - medications prescribed for treatment

Who is eligible for medicaid

People who are considered low income and who otherwise could not pay their medical bills.

What are the some tasks NAs are not allowed to perform

-insert or remove tubes

-give tube feedings

-change sterile dressings

why is it important for NAs to report changes in a residents condition

NAs spend the most time with the residents that the other care team members

Activities director

Plans activities for residents to help them socialize and stay physically and mentally active.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

A registered nurse who has completed training at the postgraduate level; nurse practitioner is one type

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Licensed professional who has completed one to two years of education and is able to administer medications and give treatments.

Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Helps residents get support services, such as counseling and financial assistance

Nursing Assistant (NA)

Performs assigned tasks, such as measuring vital signs, providing personal care, and reporting observations to other care team members

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by training them to perform activities of daily living and other activities

physical therapist (PT)

Develops a treatment plan to increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and regain mobility

Physician or Doctor (MD or DO)

licensed professional who diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes treatment

Physician Assistant

Licensed professional who diagnoses disease or disability, prescribes medication, and works under the supervision of a doctor

Registered Dietitian (RD)

assesses a resident's nutritional status and develops a treatment plan that might include creating special diets

Registered Nurse (RN)

Coordinates, manages, and provides skilled nursing care; supervises nursing assistants' daily care of residents.

resident

Person who's condition, goals, priorities, treatment, and progress are what the care team revolves around.

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

identifies communication disorders and creates a care plan, as well as teaches exercises to help the resident improve or overcome speech problems and evaluates a person's ability to swallow food and drink.

What is chain of command

It describes the line of authority

What does liability mean

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

What is a policy

a course of action to be followed

Compassionate

being caring, concerned, considerate, empathetic, and understanding

Conscientious

Being guided by a sense of right and wrong

dependable

Getting to work on time and doing assigned tasks skillfully

empathetic

Identifying with the feelings and difficulties of others

honest

being truthful

patient

Not losing one's temper easily, not acting irritated or annoyed, not rushing residents

proactive

anticipating potential problems and needs before they occur

respectful

valuing other people's individuality and treating others politely and kindly

sympathetic

sharing in the feeling and difficulties of others

tactful

showing sensitivity and having a sense of what is appropriate when dealing with others

unprejudiced

Giving the same quality of care regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, or condition

Abuse

purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone

assault

a threat resulting in a person feeling fearful that they will be harmed

Battery

the intentional touching of a person without his or her consent

domestic violence

physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by spouses, intimate partners, or family members

False Imprisonment

unlawful restraint that affects a person's freedom of movement

financial abuse

the improper or illegal use of a person's money, possessions, property, or other assets

involuntary seclusion

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

malpractice

Injury caused by professional misconduct through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill

neglect

the failure to provide needed care that results in physical, mental, or emotional harm to a person.

Negligence

Actions, or the failure to act or provide the proper care, that result in unintended injury to a person.

physical abuse

any treatment, intentional or unintentional, that causes harm or injury to a person's body

psychological abuse

emotional harm caused by threatening, scaring, humiliating, intimidating, isolating, or insulting a person, or by treating him as a child

sexual abuse

non consensual sexual contact of any type

sexual harassment

any unwelcome sexual advance or behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment

substance abuse

the repeated use of legal or illegal drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol in a way that is harmful to oneself or others

verbal abuse

the use of spoken or written words, pictures, or gestures that threaten, embarrass, or insult a person

workplace violence

verbal, physical, or sexual abuse of staff by other staff members, residents, or visitors

What is an ombudsman?

A person who represents a resident and investigates complaints

what is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

to protect and secure the privacy of health information

What is a minimum data set (MDS)

a patient assessment instrument for skilled nursing facilities. After a resident is admitted an assessment must be completed after 14 days.

What is an incident

an accident or unexpected event in the course of care. these should be reported to the charge nurse