Module 1 Terminology Flashcards
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) sheet
a 24 hour record of the activities completed by the resident and the nurse assistant. The nurse assistant documents on this form
California Code of Regulations
official publication of regulations in the state of CA which have the force of law
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
citation
a civil sanction with monetary fines against a health care facility in violation of the laws and regulations of California relating to patient or resident care
confidentiality
nondisclosure of a resident’s personal and medical information except to another authorized person
dignity
signifying that a person has an innate right to respect and ethical treatment; used in moral, ethical and political discussions
Ethics
principles of right or good behavior or standards of conduct
Health & Safety code
laws and statutes pertaining to health and safety; this code is the authority for regulations written into California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22
ethical standard
behavior based on the rules and policies of the organization; doing what is “right”; morality
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
an industry-wide effort to enhance consumer control of insurance coverage and create health care industry standards to improve administration; regulates privacy standards for health care information
insubordination
the act of deliberately disobeying a lawful order from someone in charge
job description
duties and responsibilities assigned to a specifics position
long-term care facility
a facility that provides basic day-to-day care and around-the-clock nursing service for the sick, disabled, or elderly who cannot care for themselves, such as a skilled nursing facility (SNF), an intermediate care facility (ICF), or an extended care facility (ECF)
mandated reporter
a person designated by law to report suspected or witnessed abuse
Medi-Cal
a state funded program that pays for medical costs for those whose income falls below a certain level
Medicare
a federal program that assists persons over 65 years of age with hospital and medical costs
Ombudsman
an impartial advocate for a resident
nursing facility
a skilled nursing facility, an intermediate care facility, and an intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled or an intermediate care facility/developmentally disabled nursing;
This definition is specific to CA Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, chapter 2.5, which pertains to the nurse assistant programs
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
a federal law enacted in 1987 requiring facilities to provide care and services that maintain and/or improve a resident’s quality of life, health, and safety; also includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staffing requirements, resident assessment instructions, and information on rights for residents
privacy
protecting residents from exposure of their bodies; maintaining an environment for confidential communication, visitations, and medical records
professionalism
a code of conduct by an employee, employer, or institution that meets and/or exceeds performance standards
scope of practice
skills which licensed and certified health care workers are legally permitted to perform by state regulations
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
provides rehabilitation or long -term care in a long-term care facility
Title 22, Division 5
regulations that apply to all community care facilities
violation
breaking of a regulation or law either intentionally or unintentionally
