Case study 1 Questions and Answers

Case study 1 Questions and Answers you also know that this is a violation of resident's rights. Residents rights were legislated under the _____ act. In 1987 OBRA This act was legislated in response to.... reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities. Another resident right is a living will. explain what a living will ? The right for the medical care person for what he/she wants to do for the residents. when the resident is not capable to make his/her decisions for themselves. What does PSDA ( Patient Self Determination Act) Mandate? requires all healthcare agencies receiving medicare and Medicaid funds to give adults, during admissions or enrollment, information about their rights relating to advance directives. List 6 different resident's rights - The right to be fully informed about rights and services - The right to participate In their own care - The right to privacy and confidentiality - The right to dignity, respect, and freedom - The right to complain - The right to visit - The right to security of possessions Explain what a resident council meeting is and the purpose of the meetings. is a group of residents who meet regularly to discuss issues related to the long-term care facility. Some topics discussed in meetings are facility policies, decisions regarding activities, concerns, and problems. What are 4 things the financial professional can assist with? - counseling - medication - finance - solving problems with others You are now scheduled to go on break. What should you do before you leave? Before the NA replaces your position he/she needs to be informed what you have done so far and what needs to be done during break if needed. On the elevator you can hear a CNA and nurse talking about a resident using his room number. This is a violation of .... HIPAA What else is HIPAA responsible for other than privacy? - patient's health information - medical records - SSN - email address - personal information What are 4 things you can do non-verbal to help open communication? - Smile - wave - learn forward to eye sight level - nodding while someone is talking What are 4 things you can do non-verbal to close communication? - eye rolling - crossed arms - foot tapping - not being eye sight level Elsa is on oxygen by face mask. The face mask would be considered what type of barrier to communication? Resident is difficult to understand. Resident tells you she had pain where she had her BM and when she stands you notice that there is blood in her BM (stool, fences) Explain the subjective and objective observations. Objective are the senses, you can use your vision sense to visually see the blood stains Subjective: is Elsa telling you she was having pain the 12 completion task - Position the resident comfortably - Remove & discard gloves/ PPE - Wash hands - Return bed to lowest position - Call light /water/phone within reach - General safety check - Open curtains - Care for equipment - Wash hands - Let visitors' reenter - Report completion of task - Document actions and observations the 7 beginning task Wash Hands Assemble equipment Knock and pause before entering Introduce self and check identification band Ask visitors to leave Provide privacy for the resident Explain procedure and answer questions