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Death
The end of the life of a person.
Infection
A condition in which bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites that cause disease have entered the body.
Nursing care
Nursing procedures or activities, other than personal care, that a registered nurse performs directly on, to or with a person.
Medication error
Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or harm to a person while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer.
Residential care facility
A premises providing accommodation, personal assistance, supervision and other essential daily living activities for people who require it.
Delirium
A state of mental confusion that starts suddenly.
Day services
Services provided with no overnight provision. Encompass a range of public, private, and voluntary provision, covering a wide spectrum of service user groups (older people, people with mental health issues, people with intellectual/learning disabilities, people with physical disabilities, people who are terminally ill, pre-school children).
Alternative termsDay careHealthcare assistant (HCA)
A specific role in health and social care services which involves assisting with general duties and basic care.
Neurodivergence
When a person's brain processes, learns, thinks and/or behaves differently from what is considered "typical".
Pharmacist
A qualified professional who specializes in the preparation, dispensing, and management of medications.
Alternative termsChemist, druggist, apothecaries, pharmacologistsDesignated Adult Safeguarding Officer(s)
Staff member(s) nominated by providers to undertake additional safeguarding duties within services.
Designated liaison person (DLP)
A person nominated by an organisation providing services to children to receive allegations of abuse or safeguarding concerns.
Alternative termsDesignated officer