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What is Long-term care(LTC) |
24hr skilled care given in a facility |
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What is home health care |
Care provided in a person's home; generally for older clients and clients with chronic illness |
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Assisted living facilities |
Help with some daily care(not 24 hrs) given in a facility |
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Adult day services |
Need some assistance/supervision during certain hrs; NOT given in a facility |
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Acute care |
Short-term, immediate 24 hr care |
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Subacute care |
Need less care than acute but more than for chronic illness(LTC or Hospital) |
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Outpatient care |
Do NOT require overnight stays; generally given after treatments., procedures or surgeries |
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Rehabilitation |
Care given by specialist to hell restore/improve body function |
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5 Commonly offered services at LTCs |
Physical, occupational & speech therapy Wound care Care of different tubes Nutrition therapy Management of chronic diseases |
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Who makes up the majority of LTC residents |
Women |
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2 general categories for residents who stay in LTCs for less than 6 months |
Terminal care patients Rehabilitation or temporary illness patients |
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5 common policies at an LTC |
All residents info remains confidential The plan of care must be followed Do NOT do tasks not included in job description Report important events/changes in resident Should not discuss personal problems |
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What do surveyors observe |
How well staff care for residents |
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Whom does Medicare insurance cover |
Ppl age 65 and older Ppl with permanent kidney failure or certain disabilities |
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Person-centered care |
Emphasizes individuality and recognize and develops his/her capabilities |
