Hartman's Nursing assistant Care The Basics Chapter 1 Study Guide

Long-term care - Given in long term care facilities for persons who need 24-hour skilled care Skilled care - Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist Length of stay - Number of days a person stays in a care facility Terminal illness - An illness that will eventually cause death Chronic condition - A condition lasting a long period of time, even a lifetime Diagnoses - Medical conditions determined by a doctor Home health care - Provided in a person's home Assisted living - Residences for people who need some help with daily care Adult day services - people who need some help and supervision during certain hours Acute care - 24 hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. Subacute care - Care given in a hospital or in a long-term care facility Outpatient care - Usually given for less than 24 hours Rehabilitation - Care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury. Hospice care - Given in facilities or homes for people who have about six months or less to live ADL's - Activities of Daily Living Culture change - A term given to the process of transforming services for elders so they are based on the values and practices of the person receiving care Person-directed care - Emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care and seeks to build community by recognizing and developing each person's capabilities Assistive or Adaptive Devices - Equipment to assist in ADL's