Terms to know Flashcards
(129 cards)
ensuring safety of client
mandated reporter
a code or standard of behavior that governs what nursing assistant does on the job
ethics
private or secret
confidentiality
A federal law that went into effect in 1987 which provides guideline for care in a long-term facilities
OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
registration
need-to-know
A threat to bodily harm or injury
assault
touching someone without permission, either violently, roughly, or forcing someone to do something they don’t want to do
battery
verbal false statement that damages another person’s reputation
slander
a written false statement that damages another person’s reputation
libel
Uniform Disciplinary Act
unlawful restraint (actual or threatened) or restriction of a person’s freedom of movement
false imprisonment
a nursing home, skilled facility, convalescent center, or extended care facility,
long term care facility
The intentional harming or mistreatment of a person.
abuse
Causing harm to someone due to not fulfilling duties and responsibilities
neglect
older or elderly people over the age of 65
geriatric
a person who represents the client, investigates complaints and helps resolve problems
ombudsman
basic needs
Hierarchy of needs
client’s bill of rights
psychosocial losses
workplace violence
understanding what clients are experiencing by putting yourself in their shoes
empathy
recording the care needed
Documentation
written or spoken messages that use words
verbal communication
