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A line authority position is characterized byDecision making vested in the supervisor An example of line authority isAdministrator Major schools of thought regarding source of authority areformal and subordinate acceptance The scope of authority in the operation of the nursing facility is greatest at which levelOwnership Ultimate authority in a private corporate nursing facility is with theBoard of directors Managerial authority is powerto command, issue orders or exact action by subordin...

1. Which one of the following steps should be taken first in a risk management program? A. Purchasing of adequate insurance B. Conducting of employee safety drills C. Identifying hazards and risks D. Conducting staff in-services on incident reporting and accident prevention.C. Identifying hazards and risks 2. Which of the following professionals is authorized to dispense medications? A. registered nurse B. licensed nurse, physician and, in some states, medication aide. C. license...

A resident was admitted to a facility on Nov. 10. The comprehensive assessment was completed on Nov 27th. Per OBRA 1987, the comprehensive assessment was completed ____ Late, it is due 14 days after admission The ____ has ultimate legal responsibility for the operation of a nursing facility. Governing body Per OBRA 1987, air temperature is measured ____ Just off the floor The ____ requires employers to give workers time off for illness or to care for a sick family member. Family Medic...

If a medical device malfunctions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires the administrator to report the incident to the:2. manufacturing producer 2 Emergency exits must have which of the following components?1. Exit access (lit corridor), exit door (locked from inside or outside), and exit discharge (access to street or public way) 2. Exit sign (must be lit), exit access (corridor), and exit (must be double doors) 3. Exit sign, exit access (lit corridor), and ...

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Primary purpose of OSHA Ensuring employee safety and health. Why? The facility's most valuable asset is it's employees. OSHAs goals through the National Emphasis Program Reduce muscoskeletal injuries for employees OSHA will target facilities with a high incident rate with DART. DART means Days away, restricted, transfers Subject to OSHA survey: if DART rate of ____ or more employees per 100 FTEs 10 OSHA 300 - Annual log of injuries ...

Who is responsible for the national licensure examination for nursing home administrators? A. NHAP B. CAHF C. NAB D. PESC. NAB What is the crucial element for doing well on the examination? A. Sound knowledge of federal regs. B. Sound understanding of state and fed regs. C. Memorizing the pertinent study material. D. Sound understanding of task required of an administrator and knowledge and skills needed to perform that task.D. Sound understanding of task required of an administrator ...

Risk management is the identification and solving for problems.... as soon as possible. The Patient Self-Determination Act should be.... given to both the Resident and Family at the time of admission. Handrails in stairwells must extend beyond the first and last steps by how many inches? 12 inches Payroll Checks/Checkstubs should include for the employee... the FICA deductions, applicable income taxes withheld, and gross pay. An attending provider -- MD, PA, or NP -- must write, sign, ...

Abuse willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish Adverse event an untoward, undesirable, and usually unanticipated event that causes death or serious injury, or the risk thereof Exploitation taking advantage of a resident for personal gain through the use of manipulation, intimidation, threats, or coercion Licensed health professional physician assistant, nurse practitioner, PT, OT, SLP, CO...

Changing an OrganizationThe process of modifying an existing organization to increase organizational effectiveness Change AgentAnyone inside or outside the organization who tries to modify an existing organizational structure What four things do successful change agents have the ability to do?1. Determine how change should be made 2. Solve change related problems 3. Use behavioral science tools to influence people appropriately during the change 4. Determine how much change employee...

A guest's perception of the relationship between what was paid for a hospitality product or service relative to what was received for the payment is called value. Which answers the question "What do we want to create? Vision. Which is the act of granting employees the authority (power) to make key decisions within their areas of responsibility? Empowering. Which tool clarifies how a hotel will add value for guests, employees and others? Mission. Which is a universal need of all hotel g...