MEPAP 1-1 Quiz 1

Chain of Command

A clear and distinct line of authority among the positions in an organization.

Certification

A document/credential indicating specific training in a career specialty.

Long-Term Care Model

A model of care based on continuous care over a long period of time.

Resident Directed Care Model

A model of care which encourages elders to make decisions about services provided. Staff must honor residents' choices.

Restorative Model

A model of care which focuses on restoring people to their highest functional level.

Wellness Model

A model of care which incldues 6 aspects: Physical, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Vocational and Spiritual.

Medical-Clinical Model of Care

A model of care which is based on the concept that diseases have physical cuases that can be diagnosed, treated and often cured.

Therapeutic Milieu Model

A model of care which uses the therapeutic environment to encourage residents to take responsibility for themselves and who they live with.

Ethics

A system of moral standards

Organizational Chart

A visual picture of the organization that identifies lines of communication and authority.

Responsibility

Activity directors are assigned duties and charged with completing them.

Recreation

Activity that refreshes the body or mind - structured and organized. An activity done when one is not working.

Professional

An individual with specialized skills and abilities working in his or her area of experience.

Governmental Organization

An organization which is facilitated as part of a municipality or political group.

Proprietary Organization

An organization which uses revenue by distributing it as profits or dividends.

Voluntary Organization

An organization which uses revenue to further goals rather than distribute it as profits or dividends.

Activities

Any endeavor other than routine ADLs in which a resident participates that is intended to enhance her/his sense of well-being and to promote or enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional health.

Departmentalization

Basis for grouping of positions into departments and departments into the organization.

Four Key Aspects of Professionalism

Education, Professional Demeanor, Connection to State or National Organizations, Adherance to a professional code of ethics and legally sound practice.

Ethical

Following the ethical conduct of a profession or group.

Continuum of Care

Levels of care beginning with care and support at home, care provided in the community such as adult day centers and institutional care through assisted lviing and skilled nursing facilities.

Professional Organizations

Non-profit organization that works to improve the image, working conditions and skill levels of people in a particular occupation.

Registration

Regulatory body administers an exam or maintains a list of qualified professionals.

Authority

The power and right to make decisions and commit resources.

Professionalism

The qualities or traits that mark a person working in a particular profession.

Leisure

The use of free time and enjoyment. Independent use of free time.

Accountability

To be responsible for something, to have to answer to an authority.

Licensure

process by which a government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation through a board examination.