The Person's Rights (Chapter 2) Flashcards
1
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involuntary seclusion
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Separating a person from others against his or her will
Keeping the person to a certain area or keeping the person away from his or her room without consent
2
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ombudsman
A
Someone who supports or promotes the needs and interests of another person
3
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representative
A
An person who has the legal right to act on the resident’s behalf when he or she cannot do so for himself or herself
4
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treatment
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The care provided to maintain and restore health, improve function, or relieve symptoms
5
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AHA
A
American Hospital Association
6
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OBRA
A
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
