NCCAP Questions and
Answers
Responsibility
Ans- eing duty
Protocols
Ans- A proper, acceptable & specific guidelines to complete certain tasks.
Program design
Ans- How the program is organized-focused on the needs, interests, abilities &
desires of the population.
Standards of Practice
Ans- Guidelines for practice
,Policy & Procedure
Ans- Written statements & guides for the department.
Program Evaluation
Ans- To judge & determine if the program is meeting the needs of the
population.
Volunteer
Ans- One who freely makes him/herself available to assist in programming or
1:1 support to the residents/clients.
Volunteer Recruitment
Ans- Methods to seek out volunteers.
*General (seeking any interested parties)
*Targeted (seeking specific people to assist with specific tasks)
,Volunteer recognition
Ans- Means to recognize volunteers for their time dedicated to the facility.
*Can happen daily with a simple thank you or formally with luncheons, pins &
awards.
Sensory stimulation
Ans- Using sensory cues to stimulate the senses in a logical & sensitive manner
to generate some sort of emotional response.
Validation Therapy
Ans- Founded by Naomi Feil-focuses accepting the resident where they are &
joining their world.
Resident Directed Care
, Ans- The model of care which encourages the elder to make decisions about
services and care provided and more importantly that staff honor the elder's
wishes.
Culture Change
Ans- An ongoing transformation within LTC communities which is based on
person directed values that restore control to the elder.
*Models include the Eden Alternative and the Greenhouse Model
Fluid Intelligence
Ans- Capacity to learn new ways of solving problems like reasoning skills and
problem solving skills.
Crystallized Intelligence
Ans- One's accumulated knowledge & verbal skills.
*Tends to increase with age.
Answers
Responsibility
Ans- eing duty
Protocols
Ans- A proper, acceptable & specific guidelines to complete certain tasks.
Program design
Ans- How the program is organized-focused on the needs, interests, abilities &
desires of the population.
Standards of Practice
Ans- Guidelines for practice
,Policy & Procedure
Ans- Written statements & guides for the department.
Program Evaluation
Ans- To judge & determine if the program is meeting the needs of the
population.
Volunteer
Ans- One who freely makes him/herself available to assist in programming or
1:1 support to the residents/clients.
Volunteer Recruitment
Ans- Methods to seek out volunteers.
*General (seeking any interested parties)
*Targeted (seeking specific people to assist with specific tasks)
,Volunteer recognition
Ans- Means to recognize volunteers for their time dedicated to the facility.
*Can happen daily with a simple thank you or formally with luncheons, pins &
awards.
Sensory stimulation
Ans- Using sensory cues to stimulate the senses in a logical & sensitive manner
to generate some sort of emotional response.
Validation Therapy
Ans- Founded by Naomi Feil-focuses accepting the resident where they are &
joining their world.
Resident Directed Care
, Ans- The model of care which encourages the elder to make decisions about
services and care provided and more importantly that staff honor the elder's
wishes.
Culture Change
Ans- An ongoing transformation within LTC communities which is based on
person directed values that restore control to the elder.
*Models include the Eden Alternative and the Greenhouse Model
Fluid Intelligence
Ans- Capacity to learn new ways of solving problems like reasoning skills and
problem solving skills.
Crystallized Intelligence
Ans- One's accumulated knowledge & verbal skills.
*Tends to increase with age.
