Module E Flashcards
Ethics
What is the difference between assault and battery in a healthcare setting?
*Assault is threatening to touch or attempting to touch without consent
*Battery is actually touching without consent
Define abuse
willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or punishment, with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish
Compare Basic Human Rights to the Code of Ethics in healthcare
*BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS–protected by constitution, gives individuals right to be treated with respect, dignity, pursue meaning and be free of fear
*CODE OF ETHICS–rules of conduct for a particular group revolving around treating others with basic human rights
What is the difference between civil and criminal law?
Civil law deals with relationships between people. Criminal law deals with those who commit offenses against the public and society.
What are the two types of defamation?
*Libel: written false statements that cause shame, ridicule or reputational destruction
*Slander: verbal false statements that cause the same
How is Invasion of Privacy and consent intertwined?
*consent: written, verbal or implied approval to touch, diagnose or administer help to one’s body
*invasion of privacy: violation of the above or the right to be left alone
What is malpractice for a CNA?
*giving care for which you are not legally allowed to administer
Differentiate between neglect and negligence.
*neglect: is a FAILURE to provide goods or services necessary to avoid physical or mental harm, pain, anguish or distress
*negligence: is neglect resulting in an injury
Differentiate between privacy and nondisclosure
*privacy: is the act of preventing intrusions on personal space
*nondisclosure: is not making anything private known to the public
What has OBRA’s responsibility been regarding the rights of residents in long term care?
*how residents must be treated is now law
Define sexual abuse
*non-consensual sexual contact OF ANY TYPE with a resident
Why are residents of nursing homes considered vulnerable adults?
because they are not able to protect themself from harm due to mental, emotional or developmental disabilities, or physical harm due to changes from aging
What are two types of torts?
Unintentional and intentional wrongs committed against a person or property
What is unlawfully restraining a resident or restricting their movements against their will referred to as?
False imprisonment
What are 4 areas in which we need to protect vulnerable adults from harm?
*neglect
*stealing
*abuse
*exploitation
If CNA observes another health care provider abusing a resident, what is the course of action?
- Stop the abuse
- Immediately report it to the nurse
- Also report any questionable practices
What are some examples of resident neglect?
*dehydration
*malnutrition
*untreated pressure ulcers
*poor hygiene
*unsanitary conditions on person or environment
*resident’s report of neglect
What is the name of the registry for known offenders or healthcare workers suspected of neglect?
Health Care Personnel Registry
What are 3 CRITICAL things to know about abuse of a resident?
- abuse is cause for immediate dismissal
- abuse will be reported on Healthcare Personnel Registry
- Not reporting abuse is aiding and abetting
A resident not only has the right to _______treatment, they have the right to _______everything.
refuse, request
