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  • Behavioural assessment

    A process conducted by a suitably qualified professional to identify, understand and manage a person's behavioural needs.

  • Do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR)

    When neither basic (heart compressions and ventilation) nor advanced (defibrillator or medicines) life-preserving interventions should be performed.

    Alternative terms
    Not for resuscitation; DNR
  • Functional assessment

    A measure of an individual’s level of function and ability to perform specific tasks on a safe and dependable basis over a defined period.

  • Hand hygiene

    The practice of maintaining the cleanliness of hands for the purposes of infection prevention and control.

  • Health screening

    Test(s) carried out within a specified population for the purpose of identifying potential disease(s).

    Alternative terms
    Screening
  • Laceration (lacerate)

    A cut or tear to skin.

  • Mobility assessment

    An assessment carried out by a suitably qualified professional to determine a person's ability to move about their environment.

  • Nutritional intake

    The calories and nutrients a person consumes by any route over a given period of time.

  • Personal hygiene

    The act of keeping all parts of the body clean and healthy.

  • Personal intimate care

    Care tasks associated with bodily functions, body products and personal hygiene which demand direct or indirect contact with or exposure of the sexual parts of the body.

    Alternative terms
    Intimate care
  • Preliminary assessment

    Initial information gathering to determine whether and how to proceed.

  • Psychiatric assessment

    Where a psychiatrist assesses a person's mental state.

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