An infection that is in the bloodstream and is spread throughout the body
Infections acquired in healthcare settings during the delivery of medical care
Where should sharps such as needles be discarded
These type of precautions are used in addition to standard precautions
This virus is a result of fecal-oral contamination, which means through food or water contaminated by stool from an infected person
Staff must respond kindly and promptly every time this is used. It must be visible at all times and within reach of the resident.
The process by which a person, with the help of a doctor, makes informed decisions about his or her health care
Actions, or the failure to act or provide the proper care for a resident, resulting in unintended injury
People who are legally required to report suspected or observed abuse or neglect because they have regular contact with vulnerable populations, such as the elderly in care facilities
This person is assigned by law as the legal advocate for residents. They visit facilities and listen to residents, gathering information and try to resolve problems on the residents behalf.
Unconscious behavior used to release tension or cope with stress
This disorder causes a person to swing from periods of deep depression to periods of extreme activity
A method of treating mental illness that involves talking about one's problems with mental health professionals
Persistent false beliefs
This type of anxiety-related disorder is caused by a traumatic experience, such as being a victim of a violent crime or being involved in combat while in the military
A system of learned behaviors, practiced by a group of people, that are considered to be the tradition of that goup and are passed on from one generation to the next
Something a person cannot or did not observe, but is based on something the resident reported that may or may not be true
Convert 1530 to regular time
An accident or incident that results in grave physical or psychological injury or death
Abbreviations are another way to make communication more efficient between care team members. PWB stands for