Nab stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Procedures are best defined as: - ANSWER 1. step-by-step instructions for how a specific task is to be carried out 2. statements that contain some degree of freedom with further interpretation needed 3. operational statements that are handed down from the governing body to the administrator 4. statements that are governed by the caregiver council 1 The term ethics deals with: - ANSWER 1. the proper procedure and protocol between purchasing department vendors 2. the decision-making proce...

Residency Agreement - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 Ri...

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

5 leadership attributes - ANSWERSFocused visionary, caring leadership, communication, strategic management, and supporting change boards of directors - ANSWERSDevelops mission and vision, policies and procedures, and/or bylaws Leadership is... - ANSWERSInteractive, influencing others, in groups, directing towards goals Authoritarian/Autocratic - ANSWERSTell people what to do with no input Democratic - ANSWERSParticipative but maintains final decision by administrator. Win-win Lais...

5 leadership attributes - ANSWERSFocused visionary, caring leadership, communication, strategic management, and supporting change boards of directors - ANSWERSDevelops mission and vision, policies and procedures, and/or bylaws Leadership is... - ANSWERSInteractive, influencing others, in groups, directing towards goals Authoritarian/Autocratic - ANSWERSTell people what to do with no input Democratic - ANSWERSParticipative but maintains final decision by administrator. Win-win Lais...

OSHA - Answer Occupational Safety and Health Administration Primary purpose of OSHA - Answer Ensuring employee safety and health. Why? The facility's most valuable asset is it's employees. OSHAs goals through the National Emphasis Program - Answer Reduce muscoskeletal injuries for employees OSHA will target facilities with a high incident rate with DART. DART means - Answer Days away, restricted, transfers Subject to OSHA survey: if DART rate of ____ or more employees per 100 FTEs ...