AIT_NAB_EXAM_Staffing

Term: Definition:

Nursing staffing req 1) Personal to meet resident care
LN need? plan on 24hr basis
RN need? 2) Licensed nurse as charge nurse on
each shift
3) RN at least 8 HRS CONSECUTIVE
hrs a day 7 DAYS A WEEK
4) FULL TIME D.O.N the D.O.N may
serve as a charge nurse only when the
facility has an average daily
occupancy of fewer than 60 RES.




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, Term: Definition:

what staffing reqs can be waived? A) RN (40 hr) req and DON req can
Conditions for waiving LN charge be waived: By secretary if:
nurse? -Facility in a rural area with limited
Who must be notified of waiver and by supply of RN's;
whom? - has one full time RN on duty for 40
hrs per week AND
- has only patients physician indicated
do not need 48hr RN / physician care
OR indicates RN/physician will come
spend time with res on days RN not on
duty to provide needed care.

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Term: Definition:

RN and D.O.N waiver? full time RN can be waived to not
require working 40+ hrs per week and
so can D.O.N



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