Swallowing
Connects the mouth and esophagus
Pharynx
Nutrient that assists the body with energy storage and insulation
Fats
Act of purposely causing harm to a person
Abuse
Harmful Microorganisms
Pathogens
Inhalation of food or fluids
Aspiration
Nutrient needed to form and maintain body cell functions
Minerals
Failing to provide needed care
Neglect
Disease transmitted from one to another
Chain of Infection
insufficient absorption of water & fluids
Dehyrdation
Blended food into uniform consistency
puree
Nutrient essential for tissue growth and repair.
Protein
Exchanging information with others
Communication
Illness caused by contaminated food
Foodborne Illness
Lacking required calories, protein, vitamins
Type of Fluid modification for ease of swallowing
Thickened
Nutrient needed for body fuel and energy
Carbohydrate
Culture
Hand Hygiene
Loss of memory or cognitive abilities
Dementia
Verbal prompts for a task
Cues
Substances found in food or supplements, essential for function.
Vitamins
Collection of considerations afforded to people living in long term care facilities
Resident's Rights
When an object is spoiled or unclean
Contaminated
Loss of sensory or physical functioning
Impairment