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Covenant CNA chapter 2
Chapter 2 flashcards
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Nursing
Professional
02/21/2014

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What is the Resident Bill fo Rights?
Definition
legal document that protects the residents in a healthcare facility, with emphasis on dignity, choice, and self-determination
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What is an ombusman?
Definition
an impartial person who investigates complaints and acts as an advocate for residents and/or families to resolve conflicts
Term
abuse
Definition
mental, physical, sexual, medical, or financial explotation
Term
assault
Definition
an unlawful personal attack
Term
battery
Definition
an attack where an actual blow is delivered
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negligence
Definition
failure to give assigned care, or giving improper care that causes harm
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false documentation
Definition
entries in a person's record that are not true or have been altered
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defamation
Definition
falsehoods that result in damage to a person's reputation or character
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what are the two types of defamation?
Definition

libel- a written statement

slander- a spoken statement

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