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Acute Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Healthcare services for individuals who become acutely or
suddenly ill and need to be hospitalized, generally over a short period of time.
Client - CORRECT ANSWER-The accepted terminology for which services are provided in any
setting.
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) - CORRECT ANSWER-An organization
offering several levels of healthcare on one campus.
Code of Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER-A written statement of standards for the guidance of
both supervisors and employees.
Confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER-The protection of information that is considered private
or personal.
Congregate Feeding Sites - CORRECT ANSWER-Foodservice generally offering hot meals 5
times a week at noon, providing necessary nutrition and an opportunity for social contact
and activities.
Contract Management - CORRECT ANSWER-Foodservice management provided by a
contract company.
,Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional who has completed an
ANFP-approved training program and passed the national certification examination.
Responsible for management of the food operation.
Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional who has completed
an AND-approved associate degree program and who works under clinical and consultant
dietitians to provide appropriate nutrition care.
Healthcare Team - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of specialists in their respective areas.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Requiring
all healthcare organizations to maintain confidentiality and security of individuals' medical
information.
Home Delivered Meals - CORRECT ANSWER-Agency that provides meals and delivery to
home environment to those meeting the criteria.
Hospice - CORRECT ANSWER-Service providing terminally ill patients with help in improving
the quality of life.
In-home Services - CORRECT ANSWER-Home healthcare providing skilled nursing services,
rehabilitation services, and personal care services.
,Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) - CORRECT ANSWER-The combined group of professionals
that provide input into the care of the client.
Long-term Care - CORRECT ANSWER-Services provided to individuals who have healthcare
needs that require ongoing support.
Manager - CORRECT ANSWER-A person who plans, directs, organizes, and controls work.
Mission Stataement - CORRECT ANSWER-An organization's reason for being a definition of
what the organization does.
Registered Dietitian (RD) - CORRECT ANSWER-An individual who has a minimum of a
bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics and who has completed experience and registration
requirements of the AND.
Residential Care Facility - CORRECT ANSWER-A facility that provides ongoing day-to-day
care for a resident who could not otherwise do so, but does not have intensive medical
needs.
Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-A terminology used by national and state licensing
boards for various professions that defines the procedures, actions, and processes that are
permitted for the certified individual.
Skilled Nursing Facility - CORRECT ANSWER-An institution that accepts patients who need
the skill and healthcare professionals to manage health needs around the clock.
, Al dente' - CORRECT ANSWER-Italian cooking term meaning cooking until still firm, but
tender to the tooth; not soft.
Buffet-style Service - CORRECT ANSWER-Clients serve themselves from a number of choices
on a buffet line.
Centralized Meal Service - CORRECT ANSWER-Foods prepared and portioned onto trays of
plates at a central location in or adjacent to the main kitchen.
Closed Question - CORRECT ANSWER-A question with a limited number of answers such as
one easily answered with yes or no.
Comfort Food - CORRECT ANSWER-Any food that imparts a unique sense of emotional
well-being such as chicken soup.
Cultural Change - CORRECT ANSWER-Focus on person-centered, resident-driven services
and care for older Americans allowing expansion of choices in a healthcare community.
Cycle Menu - CORRECT ANSWER-Changes to a menu daily over a period of time or cycle
such as three days or three weeks.
Decentralized Meal Service - CORRECT ANSWER-Bulk quantities of prepared foods are sent
hot or cold to other locations for finishing and service.