Assisted Living Facility Manager az
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HVAC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
abuse use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
accessibility handiness: the quality of being at hand when needed
accident reporting In a health care facility, such as a hospital, nursing home, or assisted
living, an incident report or accident report is a form that is filled out in order to record details of
an unusual event that occurs at the facility, such as an injury to a patient.
accounting the action or process of keeping financial accounts.
accounting methods Two primary accounting methods, cash and accrual basis, are used to
calculate taxable income for U.S. federal income taxes.
accounts receivable money owed to a company by its debtors.
addressing staff problems a formal speech delivered to the staff as a result of troubles brought
up regarding the staff
ADL's Activities of Daily Living. Routine activities that people tend do everyday without
needing assistance. There are six basic ADLs
administration the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc
Administrator's duties the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a person
(the administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's responsibility the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a
person (the administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's responsibilities the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done
by a person (the administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's role the part the administrator is in charge of
admission the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place, organization, or
institution.
admission agreement A contract that is drawn up between the facility (community) and the
resident specifying the services that will be provided by the facility, the monthly rates, the house
rules, the visitor policy and conditions under which a resident may be asked to leave the facility.
admission policies a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government,
party, business, or individual in regards to admission to a facility
advance directives a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often
including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable
to communicate them to a doctor.
advocate a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
age discrimination Ageism, also called age discrimination is stereotyping of and
discrimination against individuals or groups because of their age. It is a set of beliefs, attitudes,
norms, and values used to justify age based prejudice and discrimination. This may be casual or
systematic.
aging the process of growing old.
aging in place According to AIPatHome Aging in place (aka 'age in place') is the ability to live
in one's own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably
possible.
, Alzheimer's progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to
generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.
Alzheimer's disease Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases.
Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects
memory, thinking, and behavior.
approach to staff a way of dealing with the staff
arteriosclerosis he thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring
typically in old age.
arthritis painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
assessment the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or
something.
assets a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
at will and just cause A reasonable and lawful ground for action. Appearing in statutes,
contracts, and court decisions,
balance sheet a statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of a business or other organization
at a particular point in time, detailing the balance of income and expenditure over the preceding
period.
balancing books Closing up of accounts at the end of an accounting period, by bringing the
totals of their debit and credit sides into agreement
behavior the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, esp. toward others.
behavior management Behavior management is similar to behavior modification. It is a less
intensive version of behavior therapy. In behavior modification the focus is on changing
behavior, while in behavior management the focus is on maintaining order.
benefits an advantage or profit gained from something.
blood sugar the concentration of glucose in the blood.
budget an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
budgeting allow or provide a particular amount of money in a budget.
calculations a mathematical determination of the size or number of something.
care the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of
someone or something.
care models A model that represents the ideal system of healthcare for people with chronic
disease and an approach to re-designing healthcare to mirror that ideal system.
cash flow the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, esp. as
affecting liquidity.
cause of disability the reason for the resident's physical or mental condition that limits their
movements, senses, or activities.
CEU One CEU = ten contact hours of participation in organized continuing education/training
experience under responsible, qualified direction and instruction.
chronic disease In medicine, a chronic disease is a disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
The term chronic describes the course of the disease, or its rate of onset and development.
cleaning to make free from dirt, marks, or stains.
compensation (of a payment) intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss,
suffering, or injury.
components of marketing program elements of a marketing program
congestive heart failure a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs
and surrounding body tissues.
study guide
HVAC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
abuse use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
accessibility handiness: the quality of being at hand when needed
accident reporting In a health care facility, such as a hospital, nursing home, or assisted
living, an incident report or accident report is a form that is filled out in order to record details of
an unusual event that occurs at the facility, such as an injury to a patient.
accounting the action or process of keeping financial accounts.
accounting methods Two primary accounting methods, cash and accrual basis, are used to
calculate taxable income for U.S. federal income taxes.
accounts receivable money owed to a company by its debtors.
addressing staff problems a formal speech delivered to the staff as a result of troubles brought
up regarding the staff
ADL's Activities of Daily Living. Routine activities that people tend do everyday without
needing assistance. There are six basic ADLs
administration the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc
Administrator's duties the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a person
(the administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's responsibility the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a
person (the administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's responsibilities the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done
by a person (the administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's role the part the administrator is in charge of
admission the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place, organization, or
institution.
admission agreement A contract that is drawn up between the facility (community) and the
resident specifying the services that will be provided by the facility, the monthly rates, the house
rules, the visitor policy and conditions under which a resident may be asked to leave the facility.
admission policies a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government,
party, business, or individual in regards to admission to a facility
advance directives a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often
including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable
to communicate them to a doctor.
advocate a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
age discrimination Ageism, also called age discrimination is stereotyping of and
discrimination against individuals or groups because of their age. It is a set of beliefs, attitudes,
norms, and values used to justify age based prejudice and discrimination. This may be casual or
systematic.
aging the process of growing old.
aging in place According to AIPatHome Aging in place (aka 'age in place') is the ability to live
in one's own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably
possible.
, Alzheimer's progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to
generalized degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.
Alzheimer's disease Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases.
Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects
memory, thinking, and behavior.
approach to staff a way of dealing with the staff
arteriosclerosis he thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring
typically in old age.
arthritis painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
assessment the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or
something.
assets a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
at will and just cause A reasonable and lawful ground for action. Appearing in statutes,
contracts, and court decisions,
balance sheet a statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of a business or other organization
at a particular point in time, detailing the balance of income and expenditure over the preceding
period.
balancing books Closing up of accounts at the end of an accounting period, by bringing the
totals of their debit and credit sides into agreement
behavior the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, esp. toward others.
behavior management Behavior management is similar to behavior modification. It is a less
intensive version of behavior therapy. In behavior modification the focus is on changing
behavior, while in behavior management the focus is on maintaining order.
benefits an advantage or profit gained from something.
blood sugar the concentration of glucose in the blood.
budget an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
budgeting allow or provide a particular amount of money in a budget.
calculations a mathematical determination of the size or number of something.
care the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of
someone or something.
care models A model that represents the ideal system of healthcare for people with chronic
disease and an approach to re-designing healthcare to mirror that ideal system.
cash flow the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, esp. as
affecting liquidity.
cause of disability the reason for the resident's physical or mental condition that limits their
movements, senses, or activities.
CEU One CEU = ten contact hours of participation in organized continuing education/training
experience under responsible, qualified direction and instruction.
chronic disease In medicine, a chronic disease is a disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
The term chronic describes the course of the disease, or its rate of onset and development.
cleaning to make free from dirt, marks, or stains.
compensation (of a payment) intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss,
suffering, or injury.
components of marketing program elements of a marketing program
congestive heart failure a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs
and surrounding body tissues.
