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Nursing Assistants
The Person's Rights CH 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| involuntary seclusion | Separating a person from others against his or her will, keeping the person to a certain area, or keeping the person away from his or her room without consent |
| ombudsman | Someone who supports or promotes the needs and interest of another person |
| representative | A person with the legal right to act on the patient's or resident's behalf when he or she cannot do so for himself or herself |
| treatment | The care provided to maintain or restore health, improve function, or relieve symptoms |
| OBRA | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 |