2-Ethical and Legal Issues Flashcards

(51 cards)

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abuse

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purposeful or willful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, emotional, or financial pain or injury to a person

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advance directives

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legal documents that allow people to decide what kind of medical care they wish to have in the event they are unable to make those decisions themselves

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assault

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a threat to harm a person, resulting in the person feeling fearful that he or she will be harmed

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battery

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the intentional touching of a person without her consent

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civil law

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private law; law between individuals

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criminal law

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public law; law relating to committing a crime against the community

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defamation

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any untrue statement that injures a person’s reputation and/or damages the person’s ability to make a living

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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domestic violence

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

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durable power of attorney for health care

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legal document that appoints someone to make the medical decisions for a person in the event he becomes unable to do so

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EHR

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electronic health records

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electronic health records

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electronic form of a resident’s personal and health data that is used to manage and coordinate a resident’s health care

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ethics

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knowledge of right and wrong; standards of conduct

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etiquette

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code of proper behavior and courtesy in certain setting

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exploitation

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act of taking advantage of a person for personal gain through threats or manipulation

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false imprisonment

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unlawful restraint that affects a person’s freedom of movement. includes both the threat and the action

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financial abuse

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

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HIPPA

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Health insurance portability and accountability act

law that sets standards for protecting the privacy of patients’ health info

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intimate partner violence

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physical, sexual, or emotional harm caused by a partner or spouse

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invasion of privacy

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violation of the right to be left alone and the right to control personal info

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involuntary seclusion

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

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libel

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defamation in written form

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living will

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

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malpractice

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professional misconduct that results in damage or injury to a person

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mandated reporters
people who are required to report suspected or observed abuse or neglect due to their regular contact with vulnerable populations
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misappropriation
deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or improper use of a resident's belongings or money without the resident's consent
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mistreatment
inappropriate treatment or exploitation of a resident
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NATCEP
nurse aide training and competency evaluation program
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NATCEP definition
part of OBRA that sets minimum requirements for training and testing nursing assistants
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neglect
failure to provide necessary care or services, resulting in physical, mental, or emotional harm to a person
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negligence
actions, or the failure to act or provide proper care for a person, resulting in unintended injury
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OBRA
omnibus budget reconciliation act
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OBRA definition
law passed by federal government that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staffing requirements, resident assessment instructions, and information on rights for residents
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ombusdman
legal advocate for residents in long term care facilities
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physical abuse
any treatment, intentional or not, that causes harm or injury to a person's body
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PHI
protected health information
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PHI definition
information that can be used to identify a person and relates to his past, present, or future physical or mental condition, including any health care the patient has had, or payment for that health care
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psychological abuse
emotional harm caused by threatening, frightening, isolating, intimidating, humiliating, or insulting a person
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resident counsil
group of residents who meet regularly to discuss issues related to the long term care facility
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resident's rights
rights identified by OBRA that relate to how residents must be treated while living in a long term care facility. they provide an ethical code of conduct for healthcare workers
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scope of practice
the tasks that healthcare providers are legally permitted to perform as allowed by state or federal law
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sexual abuse
nonconsensual sexual contact of any type
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sexual harassment
any unwelcome sexual advance or behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment
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slander
defamation in oral form
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substance abuse
repeated use of illegal or legal drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol in a way that causes harm to oneself or others
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verbal abuse
the use of language that threatens, embarrasses, or insults a person
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workplace violence
verbal, physical, or sexual abuse by staff by other staff members, residents, or visitors
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why was OBRA created
in response to reports of poor care and abuse in LTC. sets a minimum standard of care and standardizing training of NAs
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what is the minimum number of training hours required
75
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PSDA
patient self-determination act
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difference between abuse and neglect
``` abuse = doing something physical or verbal to someone neglect= lack of care resulting in harm ```