Legal and Ethical Issues Flashcards
what are Ethics
Knowing between right and wrong
what is one example of a law
law against stealing a residents belongings
What are 5 elements of a typical NA code of ethics
strive to provide and maintain the highest quality of care communicate well have a positive attitude provide privacy be trustworthy
What is the minimum hour NA’s must complete
75 hours
what is an example of negligence
forgetting to lock the wheels before transferring a patient
what happens if an NA is reported for abuse
they will be suspended and a pending investigation will go on
what are the typical duties of an ombudsman
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
when can NA’s share a residents health info
when having a legal reason to do so
what is HIPAA
protects a patients health info
what are advance directives
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
what are the 4 rights related to advance directives
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
Why can’t an NA take gifts from resident?
its unprofessional and can lead to conflict
what is the name of the resident assessment required by OBRA
MDS - minimum data set
name 5 Resident Rights
vists independent choices security of personal possessions right to complaint rights with transfers and discharges
what is defamation
the act of trying to ruin one’s reputation using slander or libel
What is libel
a WRITTEN statement that can ruin someone’s reputation
what is slander
an ORAL statement that can ruin someones reputation
what is the difference between negligence and neglect
negligence is unintended, neglect is deciding to ignore something
what is malpractice
the act of doing an illegal, improper, or negligent professional activity or treatment
what are 5 example signs of abuse
missing hair bleeding in the genital area fear of being alone fear or anxiety when a caregiver is present bite marks or scratches
5 examples of neglect
weight loss, poor appetite unclean body dirty, matted hair ripper clothing dehydration
what are the 5 steps that are taken after an NA reports abuse
INHDA
investigation notification hearing decision of hearing appeals process
