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HVAC
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
abuse
use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
accessibility
handiness: the quality of being at hand when needed
accident reporting
In a health care facility, such as a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living, an incident
report or accident report is a form that is filled out in order to record details of an
unusual event that occurs at the facility, such as an injury to a patient.
accounting
the action or process of keeping financial accounts.
accounting methods
Two primary accounting methods, cash and accrual basis, are used to calculate taxable
income for U.S. federal income taxes.
accounts receivable
money owed to a company by its debtors.
addressing staff problems
a formal speech delivered to the staff as a result of troubles brought up regarding the
staff
ADL's
Activities of Daily Living. Routine activities that people tend do everyday without
needing assistance. There are six basic ADLs
administration
the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc
Administrator's duties
the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a person (the
administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's responsibility
the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a person (the
administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's responsibilities
the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a person (the
administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's role
the part the administrator is in charge of
admission
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place, organization, or
institution.
admission agreement
,A contract that is drawn up between the facility (community) and the resident specifying
the services that will be provided by the facility, the monthly rates, the house rules, the
visitor policy and conditions under which a resident may be asked to leave the facility.
admission policies
a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business,
or individual in regards to admission to a facility
advance directives
a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a
living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to
communicate them to a doctor.
advocate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
age discrimination
Ageism, also called age discrimination is stereotyping of and discrimination against
individuals or groups because of their age. It is a set of beliefs, attitudes, norms, and
values used to justify age based prejudice and discrimination. This may be casual or
systematic.
aging
the process of growing old.
aging in place
According to AIPatHome Aging in place (aka 'age in place') is the ability to live in one's
own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably
possible.
Alzheimer's
progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized
degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.
Alzheimer's disease
Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's
disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects
memory, thinking, and behavior.
approach to staff
a way of dealing with the staff
arteriosclerosis
he thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring typically in old age.
arthritis
painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
assessment
the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
assets
a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
at will and just cause
A reasonable and lawful ground for action. Appearing in statutes, contracts, and court
decisions,
balance sheet
, a statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of a business or other organization at a
particular point in time, detailing the balance of income and expenditure over the
preceding period.
balancing books
Closing up of accounts at the end of an accounting period, by bringing the totals of their
debit and credit sides into agreement
behavior
the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, esp. toward others.
behavior management
Behavior management is similar to behavior modification. It is a less intensive version of
behavior therapy. In behavior modification the focus is on changing behavior, while in
behavior management the focus is on maintaining order.
benefits
an advantage or profit gained from something.
blood sugar
the concentration of glucose in the blood.
budget
an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
budgeting
allow or provide a particular amount of money in a budget.
calculations
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something.
care
the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection
of someone or something.
care models
A model that represents the ideal system of healthcare for people with chronic disease
and an approach to re-designing healthcare to mirror that ideal system.
cash flow
the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, esp. as affecting
liquidity.
cause of disability
the reason for the resident's physical or mental condition that limits their movements,
senses, or activities.
CEU
One CEU = ten contact hours of participation in organized continuing education/training
experience under responsible, qualified direction and instruction.
chronic disease
In medicine, a chronic disease is a disease that is long-lasting or recurrent. The term
chronic describes the course of the disease, or its rate of onset and development.
cleaning
to make free from dirt, marks, or stains.
compensation
(of a payment) intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering,
or injury.
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HVAC
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
abuse
use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
accessibility
handiness: the quality of being at hand when needed
accident reporting
In a health care facility, such as a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living, an incident
report or accident report is a form that is filled out in order to record details of an
unusual event that occurs at the facility, such as an injury to a patient.
accounting
the action or process of keeping financial accounts.
accounting methods
Two primary accounting methods, cash and accrual basis, are used to calculate taxable
income for U.S. federal income taxes.
accounts receivable
money owed to a company by its debtors.
addressing staff problems
a formal speech delivered to the staff as a result of troubles brought up regarding the
staff
ADL's
Activities of Daily Living. Routine activities that people tend do everyday without
needing assistance. There are six basic ADLs
administration
the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc
Administrator's duties
the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a person (the
administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's responsibility
the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a person (the
administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's responsibilities
the moral or legal obligations, responsibilities, that are done by a person (the
administrator) responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
administrator's role
the part the administrator is in charge of
admission
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place, organization, or
institution.
admission agreement
,A contract that is drawn up between the facility (community) and the resident specifying
the services that will be provided by the facility, the monthly rates, the house rules, the
visitor policy and conditions under which a resident may be asked to leave the facility.
admission policies
a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business,
or individual in regards to admission to a facility
advance directives
a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a
living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to
communicate them to a doctor.
advocate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
age discrimination
Ageism, also called age discrimination is stereotyping of and discrimination against
individuals or groups because of their age. It is a set of beliefs, attitudes, norms, and
values used to justify age based prejudice and discrimination. This may be casual or
systematic.
aging
the process of growing old.
aging in place
According to AIPatHome Aging in place (aka 'age in place') is the ability to live in one's
own home - wherever that might be - for as long as confidently and comfortably
possible.
Alzheimer's
progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized
degeneration of the brain. It is the most common cause of premature senility.
Alzheimer's disease
Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's
disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects
memory, thinking, and behavior.
approach to staff
a way of dealing with the staff
arteriosclerosis
he thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring typically in old age.
arthritis
painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
assessment
the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
assets
a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
at will and just cause
A reasonable and lawful ground for action. Appearing in statutes, contracts, and court
decisions,
balance sheet
, a statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of a business or other organization at a
particular point in time, detailing the balance of income and expenditure over the
preceding period.
balancing books
Closing up of accounts at the end of an accounting period, by bringing the totals of their
debit and credit sides into agreement
behavior
the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, esp. toward others.
behavior management
Behavior management is similar to behavior modification. It is a less intensive version of
behavior therapy. In behavior modification the focus is on changing behavior, while in
behavior management the focus is on maintaining order.
benefits
an advantage or profit gained from something.
blood sugar
the concentration of glucose in the blood.
budget
an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
budgeting
allow or provide a particular amount of money in a budget.
calculations
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something.
care
the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection
of someone or something.
care models
A model that represents the ideal system of healthcare for people with chronic disease
and an approach to re-designing healthcare to mirror that ideal system.
cash flow
the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, esp. as affecting
liquidity.
cause of disability
the reason for the resident's physical or mental condition that limits their movements,
senses, or activities.
CEU
One CEU = ten contact hours of participation in organized continuing education/training
experience under responsible, qualified direction and instruction.
chronic disease
In medicine, a chronic disease is a disease that is long-lasting or recurrent. The term
chronic describes the course of the disease, or its rate of onset and development.
cleaning
to make free from dirt, marks, or stains.
compensation
(of a payment) intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering,
or injury.
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