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Activity Director (AD)
an individual who plans the activities for the residents and assists them to socialize and to stay physically and mentally active
Activities of daily living (ADL)
personal daily care tasks including, bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and hair, toileting, eating and drinking
Acute
A current illness that has severe symptoms and may be as a result of a sudden onset. (Short term)
Administrator
manages all departments within the facility
Adult Day Care
care given at a facility during day time hours; generally for individuals who need some assistance and or supervision, but are not seriously ill or disabled; usually reside outside of the facility
Advanced Practice Nurse
A registered nurse having education beyond the basic nursing education and certified by a nationally recognized professional organization in a nursing specialty, or meeting other criteria established by the board of nursing
Assisted living
Facilities where residents live who need limited assistance, but do not require skilled care
Call Light
Means to communicate to staff a need for assistance. The call light should be available to the residents at all times
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
An individual who has completed a state approved course and has successfully completed certification testing. A CNA provides direct care
Chain of Command
The line of authority in the faculty which addresses to whom each employee/department reports
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