Ch 1 Your Health Care Career Crossword

Nursing professional with day to day responsibility of supervising resident care
ability to act independently and make decisions for oneself
senior nursing professional who directs the approach for care and determines staffing requirements
care for terminally ill patients that aims to provide comfort and alleviate pain
general manager of the facility
nothing by mouth
staff member who assesses residents' functional capabilities and determines the appropriate level of care
licensed health professional who uses methods that include exercise, heath, massage, mobilization, and manipulation to reduce pain and improve mobility
joint federal-state health insurance program for low-income individuals and families
federal health insurance program for individuals age 65 and older and certain people with disabilities
care for residents needing post acut care from both nursing and rehabilitation services
trained professional who works with residents who have speech, lanugauge, or other communication problems. May also assist with swallowing difficulties.
most important person in the interdisciplinary team
Government agenct that surveys and certifies long term care facilities approved to receive federal funding