Nursing
A sudden, significant decline in a resident’s condition.
What is a Change in Condition?
Gait pattern that is commonly seen in residents with Parkinson’s Disease.
What is festinating gait?
This discipline often identifies presence of penetration/aspiration during meals.
Who is the Speech-Language Pathologist?
This federal survey process evaluates SNF compliance with CMS regulations.
What is a state survey or CMS survey?
This therapy outcome measure evaluates mobility and fall risk and includes tasks such as standing from a chair and turning.
What is the Timed Up and Go (TUG)?
This document tracks progress and outlines resident-centered goals for patient care.
What is a care plan?
A standardized outcome measure that assesses physical function using a 6-point scale and is PDPM requirement.
What is Section GG?
What does MDS stand for?
What is Minimum Data Set?
This scale is commonly used to assess pain in nonverbal residents.
What is the PAINAD Scale?
This leadership role is legally responsible for facility operations and compliance.
Who is the Facility Administrator?
Current SNF reimbursement model where payment derives from resident's clinical characteristics and functional status.
What is PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model)?
This acronym refers to carefully monitored adjustments in medication doses, especially antidepressants and antipsychotics.
What is GDR (Gradual Dose Reduction)?