CNA: Chapter 1 Already Graded A

CNA: Chapter 1 Already Graded A Long-Term Care Facility What is another name for a long-term care facility? Extended care facility Assisted Living Facilities For whom are assisted living facilities initially designed? People who need some help with daily care Adult Day Services What is adult day services? A type of care for people who need some help and supervision during certain hours Rehabilitation What type of care is given by specialists to restore or improve function after illness or injury? Rehabilitation Hospice Care What type of care is given to people who have about 6 months or less of life? Hospice care Resident Terminology What term is used to refer to people who live in long-term care facilities? Residents Chronic Conditions What does it mean when a condition lasts a long time? It means the condition is chronic Medicare Eligibility Who qualifies for Medicare? The elderly (over 65) and people with kidney failure or certain disabilities Medicare Parts What are the four parts of Medicare? Part A: pays for care in hospitals and facilities; Part B: doctor services; Part C: private companies provide benefits; Part D: medication coverage Medicaid Eligibility How is Medicaid eligibility determined? By income or special circumstances Chain of Command What is the chain of command in a facility? The line of authority in a facility Liability What does the term "liability" mean in a legal sense? Someone can be held responsible for harming someone else NA Responsibilities Why should a nurse aide not do tasks not assigned to them? To avoid putting themselves or someone else in danger Ombudsman Role What is one task of an ombudsman? To investigate and resolve residents' complaints HIPAA Purpose What is the purpose of HIPAA? To protect and secure the privacy of health information Protected Health Information (PHI) What is included under PHI? Patients' social security numbers, among other things Resident Medical Chart What is a resident's medical chart? A legal record of their medical care Documentation Timing When should care be documented? Immediately after care is given MDS Completion Timing How soon after a resident is admitted does an MDS need to be completed? 14 days, and reviewed every 3 months if no changes occur between reviews Incident Definition What is an incident? An accident or unexpected event in the course of care