Terms Flashcards
Abuse
the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish
Advance Directives
A document that makes a person’s wishes known regarding life support issues in the event they are unable to speak for themselves
Aphasia
A brain injury that impairs the expression and understanding of language as well as reading and writing.
Chain of Command
A list of who reports or answers to whom
Confidentiality
Not sharing spoken and/or written words about a resident
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Advance directive authorizing another person to make a variety of legal decisions for a person if that person is unable to make or communicate a decision. This document usually includes decisions about health care.
Ethics
Stands of behavior developed by a person’s concept of right and wrong
Etiquette
Acceptable standards of behavior among members of society as they function in public or work
Exploitation
Illegal use of vulnerable adult’s property or personal items.
Involuntary Seclusion
Separation of a resident from other residents or from his/her room or confinement to her/his room (with or without roommates) against the resident’s will, or the will of the resident’s legal representative.
Living Will
An advance directive document that outlines end-of-life care wishes by the resident and for the resident.
Neglect
Failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental anguish.
Ombudsman
An advocate or representative who speaks or writes in support of the resident’s workers.
Assessment
A plan of care that states the specific needs of a client and how those needs will be addressed by the home health care agency. Assessments are not performed by nursing assistants.
Developmentally Disabled
Anyone who has a mental and/or physical impairment, usually from birth, that will probably continue indefinitely.
