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Med Theory

Chapters 1& 3

QuestionAnswer
Patient Self-Determination Act Passed 1990 PSDA
Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act in 1996. HIPAA
Legal Documents That Allow people to choose what medical care,they wish to have if they cannot make those decisions themselves Advance Directive
Care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers for people who have an immediate illness Acute Care
Purposely causing physical, mental,or emotional pain or injury to someone. Abuse
Care given in longterm care facilites for people who need 24-hour supervised nursing care. Long-Term Care
Holistic,compassionate care given in facilities or homes for people who have six months or less to live. Hospice
Facilities for people who do not need skilled,24-hour care, Although they do require some help with daily care. Assisted living
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act in 1987. OBRA
A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older,are disabled, or ill and cannot work Medicare
Inspections that are done to make sure long-term care facilities and home health agencies follow state and federal regulations. Surveys
In a long-term care facility,to find a problem through a survey. Cite
The legal and ethical principle of keeping information private. Confidentiality
The knowledge of right and wrong. Ethics
Rules set by the government to help people live peacefully together and to ensure order and safety. Laws
The legal advocate for residents; helps resolve disputes and settle conflicts. Ombudsman
Wash your hands, Identify the patient, Provide Privacy,Explain why you are there. W.I.P.E.
Signal Light, Lower the bed, Open the curtains, Wash your hands S.L.O.W.
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