Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care - Long-Term Care and Home Care - fourth edition

Sep 30, 2026

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Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care - Long-Term Care and Home Care provides training for nursing assistants working in long-term and home care settings. The material explains healthcare settings and team structure, the nursing assistant’s role, professionalism, personal grooming, chain of command, the resident care plan, and the nursing process including delegation. It addresses legal and ethical responsibilities such as OBRA, Residents’ Rights, abuse and neglect reporting, HIPAA privacy protections, and the Patient Self-Determination Act, then develops communication skills across cultures and accurate documentation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time1 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Contents Page

1 Understanding Healthcare Settings

2 The Nursing Assistant and the Care Team

3 Legal and Ethical Issues

4 Communication and Cultural Diversity

Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Care and Home Care Susan Alvare Hedman Jetta Fuzy, RN, MS and Katherine Howard, MS, RN-BC, CNE fourth edition ii Credits Managing Editor Susan Alvare Hedman Designer Kirsten Browne Cover Illustrator Iveta Vaicule Production Elena Reznikova Photography Matt Pence, Pat Berrett, Art Clifton, and Dick Ruddy Proofreaders Kristin Calderon Sapna Desai Barbara P Winbush Editorial Assistant Angela Storey Sales/Marketing Deborah Rinker Kendra Robertson Erika Walker Carol Castillo Col Foley Customer Service Fran Desmond Thomas Noble Brian Fejer Hank Bullis Della Torres Information Technology Eliza Martin Warehouse Coordinator Chris Midyette Copyright Information © 2022 by Hartman Publishing, Inc. 1313 Iron Avenue SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 (505) 291-1274 web: [hartmanonline.com](hartmanonline.com) email: [orders@hartmanonline.com](orders@hartmanonline.com) [Twitter: @HartmanPub](Twitter: @HartmanPub) All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from the publisher. ISBN 978-1-60425-133-3 ISBN 978-1-60425-136-4 (Hardcover) PRINTED IN CANADA Notice to Readers Though the guidelines and procedures contained in this text are based on consultations with healthcare professionals, they should not be considered absolute recommendations. The instructor and readers should follow employer, local, state, and federal guidelines concerning healthcare practices. These guidelines change, and it is each reader’s responsibility to be aware of these changes and of the policies and procedures of their healthcare facility. The publisher, authors, editors, and reviewers cannot accept any responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this book and make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the contents ofthe book. The publisher does not warrant or guarantee any of the products described herein or perform any analysis in connection with any of the product information contained herein. Gender Usage This textbook uses gender pronouns interchangeably to denote healthcare team members and residents and clients. iii Special Thanks A heartfelt thank you goes to our insightful and wonderful reviewers, listed in alphabetical order: Katherine Howard, MS, RN-BC, CNE Edison, NJ Charles A. Illian, RN, BSN Orlando, FL Kumsa Kenenisa, MSN, RN Silver Spring, MD We are very appreciative of the many sources who shared their informative photos with us: • Briggs Corporation • Detecto • Dove • Dreamstime • Exergen Corporation • GF Health Products, Inc. • Harrisburg Area Community College • Hollister Incorporated • The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative • Dr. Jere Mammino • McKesson Medical-Surgical • Medline Industries, Inc. • The Medcom Group, Ltd. • National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel • North Coast Medical, Inc. • Nova Medical Products • Philips • RG Medical Diagnostics ofWixom, MI • Skil-Care Corporation • Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE) • Teleflex • Vancare, Inc. • Welch Allyn iv Contents Page 1 Understanding Healthcare Settings 1. Discuss the structure of the healthcare system and describe ways it is changing 1 2. Describe a typical long-term care facility 4 3. Describe residents who live in long-term care facilities 4 4. Explain policies and procedures 5 5. Describe the long-term care survey process 6 6. Explain Medicare and Medicaid 6 7. Discuss the terms culture change, person-centered care, and trauma-informed care 7 2 The Nursing Assistant and the Care Team 1. Identify the members of the care team and describe how the care team works together to provide care 9 2. Explain the nursing assistant’s role 11 3. Explain professionalism and list examples of professional behavi

FAQs

What are the learning objectives in Understanding Healthcare Settings?

They cover the healthcare system’s structure and changes, what a typical long-term care facility looks like, who lives in long-term care facilities, key policies and procedures, the long-term care survey process, and Medicare and Medicaid. The section also addresses culture change, person-centered care, and trauma-informed care.

What legal and ethical topics are included for nursing assistants?

The content defines law and ethics and provides examples of legal and ethical behavior, explains OBRA, and discusses Residents’ Rights and why they matter. It also covers abuse and neglect reporting, what happens after an abuse complaint, dispute resolution and the ombudsman’s role, HIPAA privacy, and advance directives under the Patient Self-Determination Act.

How does the book support effective communication in diverse care environments?

It defines communication and distinguishes verbal and nonverbal communication, including how different cultures communicate and what barriers can interfere. It also explains making communication accurate, developing interpersonal relationships, differentiating facts from opinions, objective vs. subjective information, observing and reporting accurately, communicating with other team members, and basic medical terminology and abbreviations.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Ben