Nursing Home Administration Test

Nursing Home Administration Test Legal term meaning that a person with mental capacity or their legal guardian has given permission for medical treatment once the provider has explained the options, risks, and benefits. - ANSWER-informed consent There are many pathways to become eligible for medicaid. For example, most states provide medicaid to anyone who is receiving benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program administered by the Social Security Administration. The SSI provides financial assistance to needy persons with a disability or 65 and older. - ANSWER-General Medicaid Eligibility requirement Prejudicial treatment of the elderly based on stereotypes - ANSWER-Ageism Licensed facility that provides nursing and personal care to those who are chronically ill or unable to take care of daily needs. (Also called nursing home or Convalescent Care Facility) - ANSWER-Long term care facilities Extent or magnitude of deficient facility practice on care recipient/client/patient outcome. There are 3 levels ( As described in the Federal Enforcement Grid for Nursing Homes) - ANSWER-scope Services, supplies, or procedures that are needed by the patient for the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition and meet accepted standards of medical practice. - ANSWER-M