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What does an INCOME STATEMENT or PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT tell an investor? It details operating income and expenses and how efficiently the NHA is managing the facility What is the purpose of an Anticoagulant medication? It is a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots and to reduce clots. What is the main medical condition that would be treated with anti-coagulants? CVA, TIA and strokes What is a Union Shop Steward? An employee who works for the company and is a unio...

Abuse Willful intent to cause harm. Abuse may be resident to resident or staff to resident harm. Activities Refer to any endeavor, other than routine activities of daily living, in which a resident participates that is intended to enhance his/her sense of well-being and to promote or enhance physical, cognitive and emotional health. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Individual self-performance skills needed in everyday life such as ambulation, eating, toileting, grooming/persona...

A normal psychological change in the elderly? problem handling change Mental changes in elderly residents are usually caused by: arteriosclerosis. Regarding the care plan process, the DON should: make the process understandable to the resident and the family. Developmental disability can mean any of the following: autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy Developmental disability is not: a mental illness The equation for calculating the medication error rate is as ...

A resident was admitted to a facility on November 10th. The comprehensive assessment was completed on November 27th. Per OBRA 1987, the comprehensive assessment was completed __________________. 1. Late 2. Timely 3. Within grace period 4. In accordance with OBRA 1987 1. Late The __________________ has ultimate legal responsibility for the operation of a nursing facility. 1. Medical director 2. Nursing home administrator 3. Long-term care ombudsman 4. Governing body 4. Governing ...

A resident was admitted to a facility on November 10th. The comprehensive assessment was completed on on November 27th. Per OBRA 1987, the comprehensive assessment was completed___ 1. Late 2. Timely 3. Within the grace period 4. In accordance with OBRA 1987 1. Late (A comp assessment 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 above the flo...

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 ...

Breakeven Point? total cost = total revenue Working capital ratio current assets / current liabilities Acid-test (quick) ratio (cash + AR + short-term investments) / current liabilities debt to assets ratio total liabilities/total assets FTE (full time equivalent) total number of hours per employee in a week / 40 (i.e. 12+14+40+30 div. by 40) Profit margin NOI/Tot. Revenue. Defined as "income to sales. 2 types, gross prof margin and net prof margin) ...

Severity Effect or seriousness of deficient facility practice on care recipient/client/patient outcome. There are four levels (as described in the Federal Enforcement Grid for nursing homes). Transfer of Assets Giving away property for less than it is worth or for the sole purpose of becoming eligible for Medicaid. Enforcement Grid A table developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services that defines severity and scope of federal deficiencies and indicated whether plan...

Who is responsible for the national licensure examination for nursing home administrators? A. NHAP B. CAHF C. NAB D. PES C. 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 ad...

Residency Agreement Written, legally enforceable agreement between a facility and an individual (or their legal representative) who is receiving services in a care residential setting Service Plan Written, individualized plan for services developed by a service planning team and the care recipient or the care recipient's legal representative, that reflects the care recipient capabilities, choices, and if necessary, applicable, measurable goals, and managed risk issues Risk Agree...

CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Comprehensive assessment is due ____ days after admission. 14 HHS stands for HEalth and Human Services. ANSI American National Standards Institute The quality assurance committee must meet at least _____ per OBRA 1987. quarterly A change between 1/4" and 1/2" in level surface ___. Requires a beveled edge A change in level surface over 1/2" ___. requires ramp treatment A leader who delegates ...

Shutting down dangerous machines and keeping them turned off until maintenance of service work is completed is an OSHA standard known as. ut/tagout electrical procedures uarding equipment ol of hazardous energy Lockout/tagout A nursing facility has opted to decentralize the nurse/car team work area. Which of the following statements about the resident call system is true. 1.The chosen electronic system must provide direct communication between the resident and the caregivers 2.A w...

the physical plant all designed, constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect health and safety of residents, personnel, public Life Safety Code (LSC) Entire construction plan and materials meet LSC standards|||CMS requires unless have waiver or exception. CMS grants waivers on SNFs; states on NFs (NFPA) National Fire Protection Association ||established LSC Purpose of LSC to provide reasonable degree of safety from fire. Waivers for Life Safety Code If CMS f...

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)...

Hot water dishwasher wash cycle temperature 150⁰ F Hot water dishwasher rinse cycle temperature 160⁰ F Hot water dishwasher final rinse cycle temperature 180⁰ F 3rd compartment sink in kitchen contains: sanitizer 3rd compartment should be: 75⁰ F with 50 PPM if bleach is used or 12.5 PPM (parts per million) if iodine is used Pots and pans are washed in hot water of: 170⁰ F for 30 seconds Hot food should be kept at: 135⁰ F and above ...

Which psychological factor is normally not a problem with the aging? Which psychological factors is normally a problem with the aging? Self-actualization. Paranoia, Depression, Feelings of worthlessness. Which statements concerning the needs of the elderly is true? Relationships are need to combat loneliness. The need for closeness is never lost by most of the elderly. Independence to do their "own thing" is very important To assure that the residents assessment is accura...

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. licen...

A line authority position is characterized by Decision making vested in the supervisor An example of line authority is Administrator Major schools of thought regarding source of authority are formal and subordinate acceptance The scope of authority in the operation of the nursing facility is greatest at which level Ownership Ultimate authority in a private corporate nursing facility is with the Board of directors Managerial authority is power to command, ...

Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? 65 to 74 years old Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? 75 to 84 years old Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? Over 85 + years old The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident approves 16 hours may elapse A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than h...

Confirmation Bias The tendency to credit or pay more attention to facts that support our beliefs and contradict others Science Systematic study of wordly phenomena through observation and experiment (observe and define, hypothesize, test, conclude) Tent Widely held belief or principle (that is always adjustable to new findings) Behavior Analysis Science of human bx (branch of psychology) Applied behavior analysis practice of applying principles of behavior analys...