Ch. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed
Skilled care Medically necessary care even by a skilled nurse or therapist; it is available
24 hours a day. It is ordered by a doctor and involves a treatment plan. This
type of care is given to people who need a high level of care for ongoing
conditions.
Length of stay The number of days a person stays in a care facility. May be short, such as a
few days or months, or longer than six months.
Terminal illness The illness will eventually cause death.
Chronic The conditions last a long period of time, even a lifetime. Most people that
live in long-term care facilities have this kind of condition.
Diagnoses Medical conditions determined by a doctor.
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Home health care Health care provided in a person's home. Generally given to people who are
older and are chronically ill but who are able to and wish to remain at home.
Assisted living Facilities where residents who need some help with daily care, such as
showers, meals, and dressing. People who live in these facilities do not need
24-hour skilled care.
Adult day services For people who need some help and supervision during certain hours, but
who do not live in the facility where care is provided.
Acute care A 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. It is
for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries.
Subacute care Care given in hospitals or in a long-term care facility. Used for people who
need less care than acute illness, but more care than for chronic illness.
Outpatient care Usually given for less than 24-hours for people who have had treatments or
surgery and need short-term skilled care.
, Ch. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed
Rehabilitation Care given by specialists. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists
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. Provide physical and emotional care and comfort.
Activities of daily living (ADL's) Bathing, skin care, nail and hair care, assistance with walking, eating,
dressing, transferring, and toileting.
Culture change Term given to the process of transforming services for elders so that they are
based on the values and practices of the person receiving care. Involves
respecting both elders and those working with them.
Person-directed care Emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care, and seeks to
build community by recognizing and developing each persons capabilities.
Promoting dignity and providing caring environments is key.
Medicare A federal health insurance program that was establish in 1965 for people
aged 65 or older. It also covers people of any age with permanent kidney
failure or certain disabilities.
Skilled care Medically necessary care even by a skilled nurse or therapist; it is available
24 hours a day. It is ordered by a doctor and involves a treatment plan. This
type of care is given to people who need a high level of care for ongoing
conditions.
Length of stay The number of days a person stays in a care facility. May be short, such as a
few days or months, or longer than six months.
Terminal illness The illness will eventually cause death.
Chronic The conditions last a long period of time, even a lifetime. Most people that
live in long-term care facilities have this kind of condition.
Diagnoses Medical conditions determined by a doctor.
, Ch. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed
Home health care Health care provided in a person's home. Generally given to people who are
older and are chronically ill but who are able to and wish to remain at home.
Assisted living Facilities where residents who need some help with daily care, such as
showers, meals, and dressing. People who live in these facilities do not need
24-hour skilled care.
Adult day services For people who need some help and supervision during certain hours, but
who do not live in the facility where care is provided.
Acute care A 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. It is
for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries.
Subacute care Care given in hospitals or in a long-term care facility. Used for people who
need less care than acute illness, but more care than for chronic illness.
Outpatient care Usually given for less than 24-hours for people who have had treatments or
surgery and need short-term skilled care.
, Ch. 1-2 Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - 4th Ed
Rehabilitation Care given by specialists. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists
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. Provide physical and emotional care and comfort.
Activities of daily living (ADL's) Bathing, skin care, nail and hair care, assistance with walking, eating,
dressing, transferring, and toileting.
Culture change Term given to the process of transforming services for elders so that they are
based on the values and practices of the person receiving care. Involves
respecting both elders and those working with them.
Person-directed care Emphasizes the individuality of the person who needs care, and seeks to
build community by recognizing and developing each persons capabilities.
Promoting dignity and providing caring environments is key.
Medicare A federal health insurance program that was establish in 1965 for people
aged 65 or older. It also covers people of any age with permanent kidney
failure or certain disabilities.
