Module 1 Terminology Flashcards
The act of deliberately disobeying a lawful order from someone in charge is called
Insubordination
The principle of right or good behavior or standards of conduct.
Ethics
Skills which licensed and certified health care workers are legally permitted to perform by state
regulations
Scope of Practice
A code of conduct by an employee, employer, or institution that meets and/or exceeds performance
standards.
Professionalism
A person designated by law to report suspected or witnessed abuse
Mandated Reporter
An impartial advocate for a resident
Ombudsman
basic personal self care activities usually performed by the individual, including hygiene,
bathing, feeding, elimination management, and dressing
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
official publication of regulations in the state of CA which have the force of law
California Code of Regulations
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
Citation
nondisclosure of a resident’s personal and medical information except to another authorized person
Confidentiality
signifying that a person has an innate right to respect and ethical treatment; used in moral, ethical, and political
discussions
Dignity
laws and statutes pertaining to health and safety; this code is the authority for regulations written
into California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22
Health & Safety code
behavior based on the rules and policies of the organization; doing what is “right”;morality
Ethical standard
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
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
duties and responsibilities assigned to a specific position
Job description
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)
Long-term care facility
a state funded program that pays for medical costs for those whose income falls below a certain level
Medi-Cal
- a federal program that assists persons over 65 years of age with hospital and medical costs
Medicare
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 training programs.
Nursing Facility
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
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
protecting residents from exposure of their bodies; maintaining an environment for confidential communication,
visitations, and medical records
Privacy
regulations that apply to all community care facilities
Title 22, Division 5
breaking of a regulation or law either intentionally or unintentionally
Violation
