,
, federal guidelines concerning healthcare practices. These
ii guidelines change, and it is the reader’s responsibility to be
aware of these changes and of the policies and procedures of his
or her healthcare facility.
The publisher, authors, editors, and reviewers cannot accept any
responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences
Credits from application of the information in this book and make no
Managing Editor warranty, express or implied, with respect to the contents of the
Susan Alvare Hedman book. The publisher does not warrant or guarantee any of the
Designer products described herein or perform any analysis in connection
with any of the product information contained herein.
Kirsten Browne
Special Thanks
Cover Illustrator Jo
A heartfelt thank you goes to our insightful and wonderful
Tronc
reviewers, listed in alphabetical order:
Production
Theresa J. DeBon, RN, BS
Thad Castillo
Tulsa, OK
Photography
Ruth Hardke, RN
Matt Pence, Pat Berrett, Art Clifton, and Dick Ruddy
Stow, OH
Proofreaders
Charles Illian, RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist
Kristin Calderon, Kristin Cartwright, Melanie Futrell, and
Orlando, FL
Eliza Martin
Marie Johnston, RN
Sales/Marketing
Harrisburg, PA
Deborah Rinker, Kendra Robertson, Erika Walker, and
Belinda Midyette Sally Lyle, RN, BSN
Rock Hill, SC
Customer Service
Fran Desmond, Thomas Noble, Angela Storey, Wendy Pickard-Tanios, RN, BS, ONC
Eliza Martin, and Chris Whitlock Round Rock, TX
Warehouse Coordinator Chris Christine A. Smith, RN, MSN
Midyette Poquoson, VA
We are very appreciative of the many sources who shared
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All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, in
• Harrisburg Area Community College
any form or by any means, without permission in writing from
the publisher. • Dr. James Heilman
ISBN 978-1-60425-050-3 PRINTED IN • Hollister Incorporated
THE USA • Invacare Corporation
• Medline Industries • National Pressure Ulcer Advisory
Notice to Readers
Panel
Though the guidelines and procedures contained in this text are
based on consultations with healthcare professionals, they • North Coast Medical, Inc.
should not be considered absolute recommendations. The
instructor and readers should follow employer, local, state, and • Nova Medical Products
, . Describe a typical long-term care facility 2
• RG Medical Diagnostics of Wixom, MI
• Starkey Hearing Technologies . Explain Medicare and Medicaid 3
• Vancare, Inc. . Describe the nursing assistant’s role 3
• Welch Allyn . Describe the care team and the chain of
command 5
. Define policies, procedures, and professionalism 7
Contents Page Learning Objective Page . List examples of legal and ethical behavior and
Gender Usage explain Residents’ Rights 10
This textbook utilizes the pronouns he, his, she, and her . Explain legal aspects of the resident’s medical
interchangeably to denote healthcare team members and record 17
residents.
. Explain the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 19
1 The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term . Discuss incident reports 19
Care
1. Compare long-term care to other healthcare Foundations of Resident Care
settings 1
. Understand the importance of verbal and
2 written communications 20
3 . Describe barriers to communication 23
4
. List guidelines for communicating with
5 residents with special needs 25
. Identify ways to promote safety and handle
6 non-medical emergencies 30
7 . Demonstrate how to recognize and respond to
medical emergencies 35
8 . Describe and demonstrate infection prevention
practices 44
9 10
Understanding Residents
. Identify basic human needs 58
2
. Define holistic care 60
1
. Explain why promoting independence and
self-care is important 60
2
. Identify ways to accommodate cultural
3
differences 61
. Describe the need for activity 62
4
. Discuss family roles and their significance in
5 health care 63
3
6
and sugges o s to
t manon ine.com.
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, federal guidelines concerning healthcare practices. These
ii guidelines change, and it is the reader’s responsibility to be
aware of these changes and of the policies and procedures of his
or her healthcare facility.
The publisher, authors, editors, and reviewers cannot accept any
responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences
Credits from application of the information in this book and make no
Managing Editor warranty, express or implied, with respect to the contents of the
Susan Alvare Hedman book. The publisher does not warrant or guarantee any of the
Designer products described herein or perform any analysis in connection
with any of the product information contained herein.
Kirsten Browne
Special Thanks
Cover Illustrator Jo
A heartfelt thank you goes to our insightful and wonderful
Tronc
reviewers, listed in alphabetical order:
Production
Theresa J. DeBon, RN, BS
Thad Castillo
Tulsa, OK
Photography
Ruth Hardke, RN
Matt Pence, Pat Berrett, Art Clifton, and Dick Ruddy
Stow, OH
Proofreaders
Charles Illian, RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist
Kristin Calderon, Kristin Cartwright, Melanie Futrell, and
Orlando, FL
Eliza Martin
Marie Johnston, RN
Sales/Marketing
Harrisburg, PA
Deborah Rinker, Kendra Robertson, Erika Walker, and
Belinda Midyette Sally Lyle, RN, BSN
Rock Hill, SC
Customer Service
Fran Desmond, Thomas Noble, Angela Storey, Wendy Pickard-Tanios, RN, BS, ONC
Eliza Martin, and Chris Whitlock Round Rock, TX
Warehouse Coordinator Chris Christine A. Smith, RN, MSN
Midyette Poquoson, VA
We are very appreciative of the many sources who shared
Copyright Information
their informative photos with us:
© 2014 by Hartman Publishing, Inc.
1313 Iron Ave SW • Briggs Corporation
Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 291- • Detecto
1274 web: hartmanonline.com email:
Twitter: • Dreamstime
@HartmanPub
• Exergen Corporation
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, in
• Harrisburg Area Community College
any form or by any means, without permission in writing from
the publisher. • Dr. James Heilman
ISBN 978-1-60425-050-3 PRINTED IN • Hollister Incorporated
THE USA • Invacare Corporation
• Medline Industries • National Pressure Ulcer Advisory
Notice to Readers
Panel
Though the guidelines and procedures contained in this text are
based on consultations with healthcare professionals, they • North Coast Medical, Inc.
should not be considered absolute recommendations. The
instructor and readers should follow employer, local, state, and • Nova Medical Products
, . Describe a typical long-term care facility 2
• RG Medical Diagnostics of Wixom, MI
• Starkey Hearing Technologies . Explain Medicare and Medicaid 3
• Vancare, Inc. . Describe the nursing assistant’s role 3
• Welch Allyn . Describe the care team and the chain of
command 5
. Define policies, procedures, and professionalism 7
Contents Page Learning Objective Page . List examples of legal and ethical behavior and
Gender Usage explain Residents’ Rights 10
This textbook utilizes the pronouns he, his, she, and her . Explain legal aspects of the resident’s medical
interchangeably to denote healthcare team members and record 17
residents.
. Explain the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 19
1 The Nursing Assistant in Long-Term . Discuss incident reports 19
Care
1. Compare long-term care to other healthcare Foundations of Resident Care
settings 1
. Understand the importance of verbal and
2 written communications 20
3 . Describe barriers to communication 23
4
. List guidelines for communicating with
5 residents with special needs 25
. Identify ways to promote safety and handle
6 non-medical emergencies 30
7 . Demonstrate how to recognize and respond to
medical emergencies 35
8 . Describe and demonstrate infection prevention
practices 44
9 10
Understanding Residents
. Identify basic human needs 58
2
. Define holistic care 60
1
. Explain why promoting independence and
self-care is important 60
2
. Identify ways to accommodate cultural
3
differences 61
. Describe the need for activity 62
4
. Discuss family roles and their significance in
5 health care 63
3
6
and sugges o s to
t manon ine.com.
3
12
