Food for Thought
Nursing Home Regulations
Abbreviations
Facility Policies
Psych Fun Facts
100

Who would be on a RENAL diet?

Reidents with kidney disease

100

What is the most common deficiency (F TAG) for nursing homes?

F880- Infection Prevention and Control

100

What does "IJ" stand for?

Immediate Jeopardy

100

When are visitors allowed at the facility?

RECOMMENDED to come within business hours, however, we must make accommodations if it is outside our preferred hours

100
What chemical associated with happiness is produced in the gut?

Serotonin

200

What is a NAS diet?

No added salt

200
What temperature must the building stay at at all times in resident areas?

71-81 F

200

What does "EBP" stand for?

Enhanced Barrier Precautions

200

True or False: Dental floss is not considered contraband.

FALSE
200

This sleep stage is most associated with processing emotions and dreaming.

REM sleep

300

What is F812?

This is a federal tag that addresses food procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, and service

300

What is the requirement for staffing patient per day?

CNA- 2.4 and total nursing hours 3.5

300

What does "CMS" stand for?

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

300

Explain the process of meal alternate requests

The day before resident asks whomever is at the nursing station. Employee is to document it on the alternate request form which is found on the diet clipboard.

300

T/F: Major Depression affects about 19% of adults. 

FALSE (it's anxiety)

400

What is the maximum about of time that should generally elapse between the evening meal and breakfast the next day?

14 hours

400
Standing orders are allowed in SNFs. True or False

FALSE

400

What does "MDS" stand for?

Minimum Data Set

400

True or False: All staff should have access to the kitchen after hours.

FALSE- only RN supervisor or charge nurse.

400
What percentage of unhoused people living in the US are reported to have a mental illness?

According to the NHP, 67% are reported to have a mental illness.

500

What is a fortified diet? Give me 1 example.

enhancing regular foods with extra calories ex: adding extra butter, cream, cheese, milk

500

Facilities with THIS NUMBER of beds shall have at least 1 RN in the facility at all times in addition to the DON

100 or more

500

What does "PRN" stand for? 

Pro re nata (as needed)

500

Which 2 staff are able to place Amazon orders?

Erika and Jessie

500
What country eats the most mac and cheese?

Canada