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Today's Terms
Respite Care
Definition:
Temporary care provided when the primary caretaker needs time away from caregiving. Respite care is provided in-home or as an alternative location for a short stay.
Patient Bill of Rights
Definition:
A list of principles to be followed to ensure that patients receiving health care services will be treated with dignity and will participate fully in decisions relevant to their health care
Care/Case Management
Definition:
Care management is the process through which needs are identified and managed to allow the consumer to receive service in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting. This process focuses on consumer need and includes: development of a care plan addressing consumer need; explaining options for service delivery; ongoing monitoring of service delivery; periodically reassessing the consumer condition; making the necessary adjustments to the care plan; and notification to providers of changes in service provision.
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