Module E- Laws and Ethics Flashcards

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Abuse

A

willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or metal anguish

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Assault

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act of threatening to touch, or attempting to touch a person, without proper consent

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Basic Human Rights

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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

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4
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Battery

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touching a person without consent

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5
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Civil Law

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law that deals with relationships between people

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Code of Ethics

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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

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Confidentiality

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not disclosing or telling information that is personal or private about a resident, except to authorized people

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Consent

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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

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9
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Criminal Law

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offenses against the public and society

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Defamation

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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

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11
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Disclosure

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making known to the public

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12
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Diversion of Drugs

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unauthorized taking or use if any drug

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13
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Exploitation

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Exploitation means taking advantages of resident for personal gain using manipulation, intimidation, threats, or coercion

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14
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False Imprisonment

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unlawful restraining or restriction a person’s movement

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Fraud

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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

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Invasion of Privacy

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violation of right to control personal information or the right to be left alone

17
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Laws

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rules made by government to help protect public

18
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Malpractice

A

giving care for which you are not allowed legally to perform

19
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Misappropriation of Property

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deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary, or permanent use of a resident’s belongings or money without the resident’s consent