chapter 1 Flashcards
another name for a long term care facility
skilled nursing facility
assisted living facilities are initially for
people who need some help with daily care
type of care for people who need some assistance and supervision during certain hours
adult day services
care given by specialists to restore or improve function after an illness or injury
rehabilitation
care given to people who have approx 6 months or less to live
hospice care
what type of aides may clean or shop for groceries
home health aides
people who live in a long term care facility are usually called ______because it is where they live for the duration of their stay
residents
most conditions in long term care are chronic
what does chronic mean
conditions last a long time
places where health care is delivered or administered
facilities
form of health insurance in which the cost of care is covered only when a person uses a particular doctor or group of doctors except om case of emergency
HMOs health maintenance organizations
cost-control strategies for healthcare
managed care
people or organizations paying for healthcare services
payers
form of health insurance in which patients are encouraged to receive care from a network or approved providers but can see other providers at an additional cost
PPOs preferred provider organizations
true or false
long term care facilities may offer assisted living housing, subacute care, or specialized care
true
true or false
facilities that offer specialized care must have specially trained employees
true
true or false
nonprofit organizations cannot own long term care facilities
false
what is the most important thing for a nursing assistant to know about the residents in her care
each resident is an individual with their own abilities and needs
which gender makes up approx. 68% of residents in long-term care facilities
female
in general, residents who stay at a facility for more than six months need how many hours of care
24hrs
why is it important for nursing assistants to care for each resident as a whole person instead of treating only their disorders and disabilities
- some residents have little outside support from friends and family
- residents have many needs besides bathing, eating, drinking, and elimination
true or false
a policy is a course of action to be followed for example all healthcare information must remain confidential
true
true or false
facilities will have procedures for reporting information about residents
true
true or false
nursing assistants may perform tasks not listed in the job description if they are very simple
true
true or false
changes in residents’ conditions should be reported to the nurse
true
true or false
each step in a procedure is important and must be strictly followed
true
what is the purpose of surveys in long-term care facilities
to study how well thier residents are cared for
if a surveyor asks a nursing assistant a question, and the NA does not know the answer what would be the best response
the NA should admit that she does not know and should find out the answer
what is true of the joint commission
the goal of the joint commission’s survey process is to improve safety and quality care
what are the 2 groups of people that qualify for Medicare
people aged 65 or older
people of any age with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities
what is Part A of medicare and what does it pay for
helps pay for care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility, or for care from a home health agency
what is Part B of medicare and what does it pay for
pays for doctor services, equipment
what is Part C of medicare and what does it pay for
allows private health insurance companies to provide medicare benefits
what is Part D of medicare and what does it pay for
helps pay for medications prescribed for treatment
how is eligibility for medicaid determined
by income and special circumstances
list four examples of how you think elderly people living in care facilities benefit from person-centered care
recognizes and develops the person’s capabilities
promotes their individual preferences, choices, dignity, and interests
patients/ residents are more satisfied
better health outcomes
what types of experiences can lead to trauma
witnessing or experiencing abuse or neglect
unstable home environment, poverty, discrimination
life-threatening illness or negative experiences in a medical setting
how can healthcare workers incorporate trauma-informed care
planning treatment with patients and promoting choice and safety
