Resident Care and Services Flashcards
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A resident with mild dementia repeatedly refuses her morning medications. What should the administrator ensure staff do first?
Answer: Document the refusal and notify the resident's physician
Residents retain the right to refuse medication, and refusals must be documented and reported to the prescriber for follow-up.
Which document must be completed before or shortly after admission to determine the services a resident will receive?
Answer: A comprehensive resident assessment
An initial resident assessment identifies care needs and drives the individualized service plan required at admission.
How often should a resident's service plan typically be reviewed and updated in an assisted living facility?
Answer: At least annually and whenever the resident's condition changes significantly
Most state regulations require service plan reviews at set intervals and after any significant change in condition.
A resident begins requiring two-person assistance for all transfers and 24-hour skilled nursing. What issue does this raise for the facility?
Answer: The resident may exceed the facility's licensed level of care and need discharge planning
When needs exceed the scope of the facility's license, the administrator must initiate appropriate transfer or discharge planning.
Which practice best supports resident autonomy in daily care?
Answer: Offering choices in dressing, meals, and activity schedules
Person-centered care preserves independence by giving residents meaningful choices in their daily routines.
A caregiver notices a new stage 2 pressure injury on a resident's heel. What is the appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Report it to the nurse or supervisor and document the finding
Skin breakdown is a significant change requiring prompt reporting, documentation, and clinical follow-up.
Which service is generally OUTSIDE the scope of a standard assisted living facility?
Answer: Continuous ventilator care
Continuous ventilator dependence is a skilled nursing level of care beyond most assisted living licenses.