Term
|
Definition
| where care is delivered or administered |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| typically people who live in LTC facilities. Conditions last for a long period |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| given in LTC facilities, for people who need 24 hour skilled care |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist, available 24 hours a day |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| serious loss of mental abilities. Such a thinking, Reasoning, communication, remembering |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 24 hour skilled care given in hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers. for people who require short term immediate care for illness or injury |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| health maintenance organization. a insurance plan that limits coverage to care from doctors who work for the HMO |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Preferred Provider Organization. offers a network of providers for medical care. They've agreed to provide care at a certain rate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Activities of Daily Living. Bathing, Hair, Nail, Skin, Oral care. Walking Eating Bathing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an illness which will eventually cause death |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| recognizes the individuality of the person who needs care, develops their capabilities |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| process of changing services for elders so they are based on the values and practice of the care recipient |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a system which patients agree to visit certain doctors and hospitals. Cost of treatment is monitored by a managing company |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Physician or Doctor, Licensed professional whom diagnoses disease or disabilities, prescribes treatment or medication |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Physical Therapist or Doctor of Physical Therapy. Administers different forms of therapy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Speech Language Pathologist, identifies communication disorders, develops plans to meet or improve on recovery goals |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Medical Social Worker, determines residents and helps get them support services like Counseling and financial assistance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Registered Dietician, assesses residents nutritional status, and develops a plan to improve health, and manage illness |
|
|
Term
| Resident and Resident Family |
|
Definition
| resident helps plan care, residents family may be involved in these discussions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Identifying with the feelings of others |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| sharing the feelings and difficulties of others |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| defines the tasks healthcare providers are legally allowed to do |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the quality or state of being in accordance with the law |
|
|
