1. Terminology Ethics Skilled nursing care Confidentiality OBRA

2. Terminology #2 Professionalism Long term care facility Legal Scope of Practice Title 22, Division 5, California Code of regulations

3. Legal Implications of Title 22 State Laws State Laws Facilities must be licensed Facilities must have policies and procedures Violation of regulations Class C, B, A violations

4. Certified nurse assistant requirements Complete CNA training Successfully complete state certification examination Certification renewal requirements 48 hours of approved inservice Renewal application and fee

5. Qualities of a certified nurse assistant DependableConsiderateCheerfulFlexibleHonestCompassionate Sensitive to others

6. Role and responsibility of the certified nursing assistant Provide a safe environment for the resident Meet the resident physical needs Assist the residents to meet their psychosocial needs Fulfill responsibility to employer

7. Professionalism for the CNA CompetentKnowledgeableCaringEthicalCommitted Representative of high standards

8. Ethical behavior of a certified nurse assistant / For resident care Keep personal information confidential Respect each person as an individual Give care based on need, not gratuities Recognize limitations of role as CNA

9. Ethical Behavior for work Ethic Working assigned shift Arriving on time for work Notifying employer prior to absences Following instructions Being a loyal, cooperative team member

10. Unacceptable behaviors that may result in dismissal Verbal or physical abuse StealingDisobeying Neglecting your duties Altering or falsifying records or report Working under the influence of alcohol or drugs Lying

11. Confidentiality Discuss personal information only with appropriate health team members With nurse or resident physician While participating in team conference / planning

12. Breach of Confidentiality Another resident Concerned friends or visitors News media CNA family Persons in the community