Chapter 2 Terms Flashcards
Advance directives
Legal documents to decide medical care when a patient is unable to.
Battery
Unintentional touching of a person without consent
Civil Law
Private law
Criminal Law
Public law
Defamation
A statement that ruins someone’s reputation
Domestic Violence
Abuse from spouses, partners, or family members
A durable power of attorney for healthcare
A legal document that has someone who can make your medical decisions if you can’t
Exploitation
Taking advantage of someone for personal gain
False imprisonment
Unlawful restraint that affects a person’s freedom and movement
Financial abuse
Illegal use of someone’s money, property, or assets
HIPPA
Protecting the privacy of patients health
Intimate partner Violence (IPV)
Caused by partner - physical, sexual, emotional
Libel
Defamation in written form
Involuntary seclusion
Separation of people against their will.
Living will
What do they want medically if they can’t make the decision
Malpractice
Professional misconduct that results in damage or injury to a person.
Mandated reporters
They are required to report what they suspect or observe.
Misappropriation
Misplacing or ruining a resident’s belongings without consent.
NATCEP
A set of minimum requirements and testing for a nursing assistant
Neglect
Failure to provide
Negligence
Actions, or failure to provide proper care
OBRA
What nursing assistants are required to have
Ombudsman
A legal advocate for the residents in the facility.
Protected health insurance (PHI)
Information that can identify a person
Resident Council
A group of residents who discuss issues in the facility
Residents rights
Must be treated fairly with proper care.
Scope of Practice
A task providers are legally permitted to perform
Sexual harassment
in a work setting compared to sexual abuse
Slander
Defamation in oral form
