Glossary of Terms
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Basic personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
Behavioral Health
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A branch of healthcare focused on mental health, including conditions like anxiety, depression, and dementia.
Care Plan
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A personalized guide that outlines the type of care a patient needs, created with input from doctors, nurses, therapists, and the family.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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A trained caregiver who helps patients with daily activities and basic healthcare needs under the supervision of nurses.
Compression Therapy
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Treatment using special bandages or garments to improve circulation and reduce swelling, often for lymphedema.
Fall Injury Prevention
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Programs and strategies designed to reduce the risk of falls, such as home safety assessments and mobility training.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
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A professional who provides assistance with personal care, light housekeeping, and companionship in the home.
Home Infusion Therapy
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Medical treatment that delivers medications, fluids, or nutrition directly into the bloodstream through an IV line, administered at home.
Lymphedema
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Swelling that occurs when lymph fluid builds up in the body, often after surgery, radiation, or infection.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
1.0
A gentle massage technique used in lymphedema therapy to encourage the flow of lymph fluid.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
1.0
A gentle massage technique used in lymphedema therapy to encourage the flow of lymph fluid.
Medical Social Worker (MSW)
1.1
A licensed professional who supports patients and families with counseling, community resources, and care planning.
Medicare Certified
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A designation that means a healthcare provider meets strict federal standards set by Medicare for safety and quality of care.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
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Therapy that helps patients perform daily activities more independently by teaching skills or adapting their environment.
Physical Therapy (PT)
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Treatment that improves strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility after illness, injury, or surgery.
Psychiatric Nursing
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A specialized area of nursing that focuses on supporting patients with mental health needs.
Skilled Nursing
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Advanced nursing care provided by licensed professionals, such as wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, and post-surgical care.
Speech Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
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Services that help patients improve speech, language, voice, or swallowing difficulties.
Telemedicine
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The use of video calls and digital tools to provide healthcare remotely, without needing to travel to a clinic.
Wound Vac (Vacuum-Assisted Closure)
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A medical device that uses suction to help wounds heal faster by keeping them clean and drawing out fluids.