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| an individual who plans the activities for the residents and assists them to socialize and stay physically and mentally active |
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| Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) |
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| personal daily care tasks including bathing, dressing, care for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking |
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| a current illness that has severe symptoms and maybe as a result of a sudden onset |
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| manages all deartments within the facility |
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| care given at a facility during day time hours; generally for individuals who may need some assistance but live outside of the facility |
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| a registered nurse having education beyond the basic nursing education and certified by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty, or meeting criteria established by a Board of Nursing |
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| facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not require skilled care |
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| means to communicate to staff a need for assistance. The call light should be available to residents at all times |
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| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
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| an individual who has completed a state approved course and has successfully completed certification testing. A CNA provides direct care |
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| the line of authority in the facility which addresses to whom each employee/ department reports |
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| the disease or condition is long term or will be long lasting |
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| plans menus, special diets, and monitors nutritional needs of the patients |
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| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) |
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| law that requires health information to be kept secure and private |
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| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
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| a licensed professional who has completed 1 to 2 years of education and has completed an exam for licensure |
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| a physician who examines and cares for the residents' feet |
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