Study Guides Flashcards
(14 cards)
Federal nursing home reform act
OBRA 87
Federal minimum standards intended to improve the quality of life and quality of care for residents of LTC facilities
Residents
Individuals that live in LTC facilities
Medicare
People who are >65 years old or younger people who are disabled can be eligible for this health care insurance program
Physiological
Biological age determines our
Disease
Not a normal part of aging
Self-actualization
Resident talking negatively about the facility
Self esteem and respect
Shutting the door prior to any patient care
Belonging and love
When you allow a resident to deliver the mail
Safety and security
Answering the call light promptly
Biological/physiological
When you encourage a resident to self-feed
Residents rights
Protect the rights of those who reside in adult care homes. Tell them who I am and what I am there to do and make sure they understand.
The average woman lives longer than a man
Yes.
Woman-80
Man-78
Resident’s rights
Providing privacy, dignity, respect, choice, communication to outside relationships, protection from abuse
Residential health care
Your mom lives with you and you are going on vacation next month for a week. She is unable to go with you due to her inability
