Code or standard of behavior that governs what a nursing assistant does on the job.
Ethics
Activities of daily living
ADL’s
older or elderly people over the age of 65
geriatric
federal law that provides guidelines for care in long-term care facilities
OBRA
a person who represents. the client, investigates complaints and helps resolve problems.
ombudsman
intentional harming or mistreating of a person
abuse
causing harm to someone due to not fulfilling duties and responsibilities.
negligence
a threat to do bodily harm or injury
assault
touching someone without permission
battery
unlawful restraint
false imprisonment