Indiana State Department Of Health Nurse Aid Curriculum January 15, 2014

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Activity Director (AD)

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an individual who plans the activities for the residents and assists them to socialize and to stay physically and mentally active

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Activities of daily living (ADL)

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personal daily care tasks including, bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking

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Acute

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A current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a result of a sudden onset. (Short term)

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Administrator

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manages all departments within the facility

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Adult Day Care

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care given at a facility during day time hours; generally for individuals who need some assistance and or supervision, but are not seriously ill or disabled; usually reside outside of the facility

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Advanced Practice Nurse

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A registered nurse having education beyond the basic nursing education and certified by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty, or meeting other criteria established by the board of nursing

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Assisted living

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Facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not require skilled care

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Call Light

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Means to communicate to staff a need for assistance. The call light should be available to the residents at all times

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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An individual who has completed a state approved course and has successfully completed certification testing. A CNA provides direct care

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Chain of Command

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The line of authority in the faculty which addresses to whom each employee/department reports

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Chronic

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The disease or condition is long term or will be long lasting

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Cliches

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Phrases that are used frequently and which often have a different meaning, making it difficult for the resident to understand

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Communication

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The process of exchanging information with others

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Cultural Differencees

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Beliefs, Values, Habits, Diet and Health practices that relate to a person's culture or religion

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Cultural Diversity

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The variety of people living and working together in the facility

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Culture

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A system of behaviors people learn from the people by which they are surrounded

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Culture Change

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A philosophy that focuses on providing "Person-Centered" care to residents and creating a positive work environment for healthcare workers

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Denial

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Rejection of a thought or feeling

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Dependent

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Requires staff assistance to carry out activities of daily living

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Dietitian

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Plans menus, special diets and monitors nutritional needs of the resident

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Displacement

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Transferring a strong negative feeling to something or someone else

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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(1996) Law that requires health information to be kept secure (protected) and private

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Home Health Care

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Care provided in a person's home

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Hospice Care

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care for individuals who have an estimated six month's or less to live; hospice provides physical and emotional care and comfort

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Housekeeping Department

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Responsible to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner

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Independent

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Able to carry out activities of daily living without staff assistance

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Interdisciplinary Team

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Professionals from each discipline within the nursing facility who meet to discuss and plan the care of the resident

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Laundry Department

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Oversees laundering of facility linens and resident's personal clothing

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Licensed Practical Nurse

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A licensed professional who has completed 1 to 2 years of education and had completed an exam for licensure

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Long Term Care

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Care for person who require 24 hour care and assistance

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Maintenance Department

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Maintains facility and grounds in good repair

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Medical Director

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Physician who provides oversight to the nursing staff regarding care provided to the residents

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Medical Doctor (MD)

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Physician

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Non-Verbal Communication

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Communication without using words, such as a facial expressions, tone of voice, posture, gestures, touch, body language

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Objective Information

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Information based on what is factually seen, heard, touched or smelled. A direct observation

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Occupational Therapist (OT)

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A therapist who helps residents to learn to compensate for their disabilities and assist them with activities of daily living

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Ombudsman

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Resident advocate who investigates complaints and assists to achieve agreement between parties, often defending residents rights

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Palliative Care

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Care that focuses on the comfort and dignity of the person rather than curing him or her

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Optometrist

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Provides eye care for the residents

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Person Centered Care

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A philosophical approach to nursing home care that honors and respects the voice of others and those working closest with them; it involves a continuing process of listening, trying new things, seeing how they work, and changing things in an effort to de-institutionalize the nursing home invironment

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Physical Therapist (PT)

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provides therapy in the form of heat, cold, message, ultrasound, electricity and exercise to the residents with muscle, bone, joint problems. A PT may help a person to safly use a walker, cane or wheelchair

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Podiatrist

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A physician who examines and cares for residents feet

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Policy

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A Course of action determined by the facility that should be taken every time a certain situation occures

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Procedure

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The steps to be taken to carry out a task; a particular way of doing something

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Professionalism

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How a person behaves when he/she is on the job