What is the hcas role Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who are consumers? - Answer- People who need assistance, the focus of the care team, referred to as the client or care recipient. What is consumer directed care? - Answer- This means that the consumer has the right to make their own daily living choices What benefits does consumer directed care provide to the consumer? - Answer- 1) Social, physical, emotional well-being 2) The right to choice and control 3) Right to control over decisions about services the consumer receives, the right t...

How does the CNA define nursing leadership? · Nursing requires strong, consistent, and knowledgeable leaders who are visible, inspire others and support professional nursing practice · Leadership plays a pivotal role in the lives of nurses · Leadership is an essential element for quality professional practice environments where nurses can provide quality nursing care What skills are required to be a leader? Advocate for quality care, Collaborator, Articulate communicator, Mentor,...

Who should you call in case of abuse? DSHS 1-866-END-HARM, 911, APS, ALTC, DDA, CPS, and case manager What are some rights for consumers? Right to be free from abuse, to make choices, to privacy, and confidentiality What are the steps of the problem solving process? Explain, offer alternatives, report and document What reasons should you call 911? Bloods, guts and gore What are the forms of abuse? Physical, sexual, mental, neglect, abandonment, and financial expl...

TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 2nd Canadian Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. What is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness is possible, even if the patient uses medication to assist in management of his medical care. b. Wellness is unfortunately not a real option for the patient. c. Wellness is the same thing as faith healing, and if the p...