Chapter 3 Legal And Ethical Issues Flashcards
The knowledge of right and wrong is what ?
Ethic laws
What does ethics and laws do ?
They protect people getting care and guide people giving the care.
What was OBRA ( omnibus budget reconciliation act) made for ?
It was made to set a minimum standard of care
Detailed for with guidelines for assessing residents it also list what to do if resident problems are identified
Mds minimum data set
When should mds’s should be done ?
Within 14 days of admission for new residents and every three months
When should there need to be a mds done for a resident ?
If the residents has any drastic changes
The failure to provide needed care that results in physical mental or emotional harm to a person
Neglect
Actions, or failure to act or provide the proper care for a resident resulting in unintended injury?
Negligence
This occurs when a person is injured due to professional misconduct through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skills .
Malpractice
Purposeful mistreatment that causes physical,mental, or emotional pain or injury
Abuse
Any treatment intentional or unintentional that causes harm to a person own body .
Physical abuse
Emotional harm caused
Psychological abuse
What is verbal abuse?
The use of spoken or written words, pictures or gestures that insults or embarrass a person
Mandated reporters are?
People who legally have to report suspected or observed abuse or neglect
Who is the person assigned by the law to legally advocate for a resident ?
Ombudsman
