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CNA-NIC F25 CH 1.2
Describe Healthcare Settings
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Each healthcare setting is _______? | unique |
| while each healthcare setting is unique what is important to keep in mind? | some similar tasks will be performed in every healthcare setting |
| focus of the textbook | long term care for elderly residents |
| what do LONG TERM CARE facilities provide | 24 hour skilled care for people who are no longer eligible for hospital care but are unable to be cared for at home |
| SKILLED CARE | is medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist |
| when is skilled care given | this care is available 24 hours a day |
| how is skilled care ordered | it is ordered by a doctor and involves a treatment plan |
| Long term care is provided for what type of people | for people with ongoing, chronic medical conditions |
| describe the length of time long term care is provided | usually given for an extended period of time |
| CHRONIC | means long term or long lasting |
| how long do chronic conditions last for | chronic conditions last a long period of time even a lifetime |
| What are some examples of chronic conditions | physical disabilities, heart disease, recovery from stroke |
| what are other common terms for long term care facilities | nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities , rehabilitation centers, or extended care facilities |
| where does a person live / reside at a long term care facilities | a long term care facility is where a person resides or lives (the facility is a residents home) |
| RESIDENTS | people who live in long term care facilities |
| how long will residents remain at long term care facilities | the resident will remain there until she returns home, moves to another place or dies |
| describe socialization for the resident at a long term care facility | family and friends as well as others may visit the resident at the facility |
| ASSISTED LIVING facilities are also sometimes referred to as | assisted living residences |
| assisted living residences acronym | ALR |
| Describe assisted living residents compared to long term care facility residents | residents are generally more independent at assisted living facilities |
| staff are available to provide what type of care to residents in assisted living | whatever daily care residents need (help with bathing and dressing). Sometimes staff assist with medications |
| Residents in assisted living generally don't need ____ | skilled care |
| Many assisted living centers have _____ | different areas available if a person requires additional care |
| HOME HEALTH CARE | care that takes place in a persons home |
| how is working as a home health aid similar to working as a nursing assistant | almost all care for nursing assistants also applies to home health aids - most of the personal care and basic nursing procedures are the same |
| what are some other tasks that home health aids do | may also clean the home, shop for groceries, do laundry, and cook |
| describe the work structure of home health aids | they will work more independently - although a supervisor monitors their work (they may have more contact with the family) |
| what is the advantage of home health care | clients do not have to leave their home (they may have lived in their homes for many years and staying at home is more comfortable for most people) |
| ADULT DAY SERVICES | care given to people who need assistance during certain hours |
| people who need this type of care do not live in the facility where care is provided | adult day services |
| what types of people need adult day services | are for people who need some help but who are not seriously ill or disabled |
| SANDWICH GENERATION | the generation caring for children and aging parents at the same time |
| when are adult day services an option | if no one can care for an elderly relative at home or if a person needs a break from caregiving |
| what factors into the sandwich generation needing to get adult day services for their aging family | is often unable to spend enough time at home |
| INTERGENERATIONAL CARE | centers have merged care for elderly adults and children in the same setting |
| what is a benefit of this kind of care | provides grandparents or grandchildren for those who have none or who live too far away from their own families. |
| ACUTE CARE | is 24 hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers |
| who is acute care for | people who require immediate care for illnesses or injuries - people are also admitted for short stays for surgery |
| how long are people in acute care for | the length of time the person remains depends on the illness |
| SUBACUTE CARE | given in hospitals or in long term care facilities for people who need less care than for an acute illness but a higher level of care than for a chronic illness |
| what is the cost of subacute care | usually less than hospital care but more than long term care |
| OUTPATIENT CARE | given to people who have had treatments, procedures or surgeries and need short term skilled care |
| where do patients stay for outpatient care | patients do not require an overnight stay in a hospital or other care facility . they are sent home with instructions for further care |
| what are two groups that may play a roll in outpatient care | families or friends may play a part in their recovery |
| REHABILITATION | care given by specialists (including physical, occupational, speech therapists) to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury |
| HOSPICE CARE | given in facilities or homes for people who have approximately six months or less to live |
| what are the roles of hospice care workers | give compassionate physical and emotional care and comfort until the person dies , while also supporting families during this process |
| Animal Assisted Therapy acryonumn | AAT |
| another name for animal assisted therapy | pet therapy |
| ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY | use of different kinds of animals to brighten the days of people who are ill. |
| what is Pet Partners (petpartners.org) | a national organization dedicated to the therapeutic bond between animals and humans - welcomes inquiries from owners interested in volunteering good natured dogs |
| who founded pet partners | founded by a physician and a veterinarian under the name Delta Society |
| when was pet partners founded | 1977 |
| what are two other organizations that may provide animal assisted therapy | American Humane (americanhumane.org) and the American Red Cross (redcross.org) |
| why does animal assisted therapy help | many people love having regular contact with animals and it may help their treatment and recovery (cheer up people who are ill) |
| what are considerations that should be taken when choosing were nursing assistances choose to work | depends on person , her schedule, and the type of care she prefers to give |
| why choose health care for a career choice | making the career choice to care for others is very rewarding. no other work is more appreciated or valued (it makes an important difference in the lives of many people) |
| what are the advantages of having assisted living centers with different areas available if a person requires additional care | the advantage is that the resident can remain at the facility as his needs change |
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