Long-Term Care Concepts and Practices

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to long-term care, including types of care, responsibilities of nursing assistants, patient rights, and standard procedures.

Adult Daycare

Care given at a facility during daytime working hours for people who need some help but are not seriously ill or disabled.

Acute Care

Medical care provided for an immediate illness, typically given in hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers; involves 24-hour skilled care for temporary but serious illnesses or injuries.

Skilled Care

Medically necessary care provided by a skilled nurse or therapist, ordered by a doctor and involving a treatment plan, available 24 hours a day.

Sub Acute Care

Care for individuals who need more attention than some long-term care facilities can provide but less than acute care; typically transitional.

Outpatient Care

Care given for less than 24 hours, typically for treatments or surgery requiring short-term skilled care.

Rehabilitation

Care provided by therapists (physical, occupational, speech) to restore or improve function after an illness or injury.

Hospice Care

Care provided for individuals with six months or less to live, focusing on physical, emotional care, and family support.

Nursing Assistant (NA)

A person who provides personal and nursing care to residents and plays a key role in the care team, often spending more time with residents than other healthcare professionals.

Chain of Command

The line of authority in a healthcare facility, ensuring effective communication and appropriate care delivery.

Incident Report

A formal record of an unusual event or accident that occurs during patient care; vital for protecting residents and caregivers.

Residents' Rights

A set of legal, ethical rights that establish how residents must be treated while living in a facility, including dignity, privacy, and the right to complain.

Privacy and Confidentiality

The ethical and legal obligations to keep residents' health information and personal details private and confidential.

Molality

A measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, expressed as moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.