Legal and Ethical Issues Flashcards

1
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what are Ethics

A

Knowing between right and wrong

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2
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what is one example of a law

A

law against stealing a residents belongings

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3
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What are 5 elements of a typical NA code of ethics

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strive to provide and maintain the highest quality of care
communicate well
have a positive attitude
provide privacy
be trustworthy
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4
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What is the minimum hour NA’s must complete

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75 hours

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5
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what is an example of negligence

A

forgetting to lock the wheels before transferring a patient

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6
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what happens if an NA is reported for abuse

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they will be suspended and a pending investigation will go on

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7
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what are the typical duties of an ombudsman

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advocate for residents' rights and quality care
educate consumers and care providers
investigate and resolve complaints
appear in court and/or legal hearings
give info to the public
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8
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when can NA’s share a residents health info

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when having a legal reason to do so

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9
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what is HIPAA

A

protects a patients health info

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10
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what are advance directives

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legal documents that allow people to decide what kind of medical care they want in case of an event they are unable to do so

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11
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what are the 4 rights related to advance directives

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right to participate in and direct health care decisions
right to accept and refuse treatment
right to prepare advanced treatments
the information on the facilities policy that govern these rights

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12
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Why can’t an NA take gifts from resident?

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its unprofessional and can lead to conflict

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13
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what is the name of the resident assessment required by OBRA

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MDS - minimum data set

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14
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name 5 Resident Rights

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vists
independent choices
security of personal possessions
right to complaint
rights with transfers and discharges
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15
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what is defamation

A

the act of trying to ruin one’s reputation using slander or libel

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16
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What is libel

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a WRITTEN statement that can ruin someone’s reputation

17
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what is slander

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an ORAL statement that can ruin someones reputation

18
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what is the difference between negligence and neglect

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negligence is unintended, neglect is deciding to ignore something

19
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what is malpractice

A

the act of doing an illegal, improper, or negligent professional activity or treatment

20
Q

what are 5 example signs of abuse

A
missing hair
bleeding in the genital area
fear of being alone
fear or anxiety when a caregiver is present
bite marks or scratches
21
Q

5 examples of neglect

A
weight loss, poor appetite
unclean body
dirty, matted hair
ripper clothing
dehydration
22
Q

what are the 5 steps that are taken after an NA reports abuse
INHDA

A
investigation
notification
hearing
decision of hearing
appeals process