Module E: Definitions Flashcards
Abuse
willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish
Assault
act of threatening to touch, or attempting to touch a person, without proper consent
Basic Human Rights
are protected by the Constitution of the United States and state that a person has the right to be treated with respect, live in dignity, pursue a meaningful life and be free of fear
Battery
touching a person without consent
Civil Law
law that deals with relationships between people
Code of Ethics
rules of conduct for particular group, may differ from one facility to another, but revolves around idea that resident is valuable person who deserves ethical care
Confidentiality
not disclosing or telling information that is personal or private about a resident, except to authorized people
Consent
the right to decide what will be done to the body and who can touch the body, may be written consent, verbal consent, or implied consent
Criminal Law
offenses against the public and society
Defamation
false statement made to a third person that causes a person shame or ridicule, or ruins their reputation; written is called libel; verbal is called slander
Disclosure
making known to the public
Diversion of Drugs
unauthorized taking or use of any drug
False Imprisonment
unlawful restraining or restricting a person’s movement
Fraud
an intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with knowledge that deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to self or some other person
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act passed in 1996 sets standards for protecting the privacy of patients’ health information
Invasion of Privacy
violation of right to control personal information or the right to be left alone
Laws
rules made by government to help protect public
Malpractice
giving care for which you are not allowed legally to perform
Misappropriation of Property
illegal or improper use of resident’s money, property, assets; by another, without consent, for personal gain
Neglect
a failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish, or mental illness
Nondisclosure
not making known to the public
Ombudsman
the Resident’s legal advocate
Privacy
the personal responsibility and activities done to prevent the intrusion of one person onto another
Resident’s Rights
rights that have been written into Federal law (OBRA) that identify how a resident must be treated while living in a long-term care facility
Vulnerable Adults
adults who are at risk for abuse or mistreatment because they are not able to protect selves from harm due to mental, emotional, developmental disability; or brain damage; or changes from aging
