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1: NA in LTC

The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term Care

TermDefinition
activities of daily living (ADL) Daily personal care tasks. includes caring for the mouth and teeth, giving baths, transferring, and so on.
acute care 24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory settings for short-term, immediate illnesses or injuries.
adult day services Care for people who need some assistance/supervision during certain hours, but who do not live in a facility where care is given.
animal-assisted therapy (AAT) The practice of bringing pets into a facility/home in order to provide companionship and stimulation.
assisted living Residences for people who do not need 24-hour skilled care, but who do require help with daily care.
assistive devices Special equipment that helps a person who is ill /disabled perform activities of daily living.
care team A group of people with different kinds of education and experience and who provide resident care.
charge nurse A nurse responsible for a team of healthcare workers.
cite (In a long term facility): to find a problem through a survey.
continuity of care An ongoing coordination of a resident's care over time, during which the care team regularly exchanges information and works toward shared goals.
functional nursing Method of nursing that involves assigning specific tasks to each team member. (For example, one NA will wash all residents, while another will assist in transporting all residents)
holistic care Care that involves the whole person, including their; physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
home health care Health care that is provided in a person's home.
hospice care Holistic care for people who have approximately 6 months or less to live. Care will be available until that person dies.
intergenerational care Caring for children and the elderly in the same setting.
Joint Commission An independent non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits different types of healthcare facilities.
liability Referring to how a person can be held responsible for harming someone else.
licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) a licensed nurse who provides skilled nursing care in addition to treatments and medications.
long-term care 24-hour skilled care provided in long-term care facilities for people with ongoing conditions.
Medicaid A medical assistance program for people with low incomes and those with disabilities.
Medicare A federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, those with certain disabilities, who have permanent kidney failure, or are ill and cannot work.
nursing assistant (NA) A person who performs assigned nursing tasks and gives personal care.
outpatient care
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