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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or OBRA - Answers -passed in 1987, mandates
national standards for federally funded nursing homes and health agencies
OBRA requirements - Answers -- 75 hrs training for nursing assistants
- then take test under OBRA requirements, meaning written test w 3 tries, and then
nurse aide registry placement in the state
what percentage of older adults need assistance with personal care activities and home
management activities? - Answers -Approximately 23% of older adults need assistance
with personal care activities and 27% have difficulty in home management activities.
three reasons why need for home healthcare is increasing - Answers -- older adult
population is rapidly increasing
- need for followup care after discharge from hospital
- most individuals want to remain at home when falling sick/ill
- dramatic growth in assistive living facilities throughout states
- growing acceptance of "home" as a place to die
skilled long-term care facility - Answers -residential home for individuals who need 24-
hour skilled care
- more insurance companies are finally covering the cost of this care
activities of daily living (ADLs) - Answers -individuals whom live in assistive living
facilities need minor assistance with these
types of home care workers - Answers -- companion: keep client company
- certified home health aide: provides substantial assistance with personal care
(bathing/dressing)
- homemaker/home health aide: general household tasks
-home care aide: works with client to help them become mostly independent under
supervision
case manager - Answers -Assesses the overall needs of the client and decides what
services should be provided; usually performed by a nurse or social worker; may
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