Chain of Command
The employee responsible for giving resident medications and treatments. They are the person the STNA directly reports to.
Hall nurse, usually a LPN, but can be a RN
staff member who plans and directs activities for residents
Activities director
any action that causes actual physical harm
Physical Abuse
unit that provides specialized care designed to help residents return to
a previous level of physical functioning after an illness or injury
Rehab Unit
sending and receiving messages using spoken or written word
Verbal Communication
Each hall nurse reports to this nurse if they are having any issues with a resident such as change of condition or a fall. This nurse must be a RN and she can be in charge to up to 250 residents.
Charge Nurse-Some places call them RN Supervisor
licensed health professional who uses methods that
include exercise, heat, massage, mobilization, and manipulation to reduce pain and improve
mobility
Physical Therapist
the isolation of a resident against their will, such as locking them alone
in a room
involuntary seclusion
care for terminally ill patients that aims to provide comfort and alleviate pain
Hospice Care
using symbols, such as traffic lights, road signs, memes, and emojis
Visual Communication
This nurse is usually in charge of making sure resident and staff are up to date on vaccines. She monitors any infections within the building. She reports directly to the director of nursing.
Assistant director of nursing
licensed health professional who works with residents
to improve their ability to perform everyday tasks
Occupational Therapist
failure to provide proper care
neglect
a range of medical and nonmedical services provided for people who have
a chronic illness, disability, or cognitive impairment that affects their ability to perform
everyday tasks
Long Term Care
nonverbal communication that includes posture, gestures, and facial
expressions
Body Language
This RN directs the approach for nursing care and determines staffing requirements.
Director of Nursing
nursing care designed to promote a resident’s ability to achieve
the highest level of function and to live as independently as possible
Restorative Nursing
failure to act in the same way that a reasonable person with the same training
would act in the same situation
negligence
care for residents needing post-acute care from both nursing
and rehabilitation services; care performed by or under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Skilled Nursing
restating in your own words what another person has said to be sure that you
understand the speaker’s meaning and feelings
Reflective Communication
General manager of a nursing facility
Administrator
Highly trained professional who works with residents who
have speech, language, or other communication problems
Speech language Pathologist-Speech Therapist
Includes deliberately misplacing a resident’s
belongings or money, or using a resident’s belongings without his or her permission or theft
Misappropriation of resident property
care provided for residents who enter a facility for a temporary stay until
their regular caregivers become available
Respite
a device used for those who have difficulty communicating verbally, it
is customized with signs, symbols or pictures that help the resident communicate their needs
Communication Board