Introduction & Responsibilities
Who oversees the overall operations of a nursing home?
Nursing home administrator.
Which ethical principle is defined as the intentional avoidance of behaviors that result harm/danger?
Nonmaleficence.
What is one major staffing problem nursing homes face?
Difficulty hiring or retaining qualified staff.
Name one financial responsibility of a nursing home administrator.
Managing the budget, monitoring expenses, or planning finances.
Which ethical principle means respecting residents’ choices about their own body?
Autonomy.
How can staff shortages affect nursing home residents?
Residents may have to wait longer for help, and the quality of care may suffer.
Who does an administrator communicate with besides staff? Name one group.
Residents, families, physicians, the governing board, or the public.
A nursing home administrator can apply classical utilitarianism when...
Making decisions about staffing, resources, and resident services
Name one way administrators can help attract and retain employees.
Offer competitive pay, improve work-life balance, recognize employees, or partner with nursing schools.