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A resident requiring care of a stage 2 pressure sore in a facility with a standard license may be retained in the assisted living facility provided that:
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Assisted living facilities must keep an up-to-date admission and discharge log listing the names of all residents and each resident’s | Adm date, place resident was admitted from, if admitted with a stage 2 pressure sore, Date of DC, reason for DC, facility the resident is DC to, home address, date of death. Readmission of a resident to the facility after discharge requires a new entry. |
| A resident requiring care of a stage 2 pressure sore in a facility with a standard license may be retained in the assisted living facility provided that: | They contract directly with a home health agency or a nurse to provide the care |
| How often must facilities have elopement drills? | a minimum of two resident elopement prevention and response drills per year |
| must be used when assisting with ointments and creams. | Gloves |
| Unlicensed persons who provide assistance with self-administered medications and have successfully completed the initial 6 hour training, must annually obtain | a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education training on the subject every year |
| Some behaviors may be troublesome to the caregiver and staff but not to a resident with dementia are | Undressing in public Going to the bathroom in the wrong places Hoarding Rummaging Sexual behvior that does not fit the setting Taking others property |
| An as-needed prescription must always have | clear specific directions for use and the condition for which the medication should be given. |
| For facilities serving three or more meals a day, no more than ????? hours shall elapse between the end of an evening meal containing a protein food and the beginning of a morning meal | 14 hours |
| Personnel records for each staff member shall contain, at a minimum | a copy of the original employment application with references furnished and verification of freedom from communicable disease including tuberculosis. |
| Residents receiving assistance with the activities of daily living shall have their weight recorded how often? | semi-annually |
| The facility must make the daily work schedules for direct care staff available to | residents or representatives, specific to the resident’s care |
| physical exercise has a direct impact of the stabilization of mental functioning | True |
| The facility, upon resident request, may provide for the safekeeping in the facility of up to | $200 in personal funds, and $500 in personal property. |
| The resident’s participation at formulating activities is demonstrated through | a resident council, suggestion box and verbal suggestions to staff |
| requirement for residents to participate in menu planning | Residents shall be encouraged to participate in menu planning |
| Facility records should include | A grievance procedure for receiving and responding to resident complaints and recommendations |
| You only need to be ???? years old to reside in an assisted living facility | 18 |
| Facilities should offer activities at least ??? days a week | 6 |
| How much of a residents personal funds can be in the same bank used by the facility for operations | co-mingling resident funds with facility funds is prohibited |
| Staff whose duties are exclusively building maintenance, clerical, or food preparation can be counted toward meeting the minimum staffing hours requirement. | FALSE! MICHAEL!!!! |
| According to law, every resident residing in a licensed ALF/AFCH shall have the right to: | Unrestricted private communication, including receiving and sending unopened correspondence, access to a telephone, and visiting with any person of his or her choice, at any time between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at a minimum. |
| For residents who use a pill organizer, the facility shall keep either | original labeled medication container; or medication list with prescription #, name & address of the issuing pharmacy, the health care provider’s name, the resident’s name, the date dispensed, the name and strength of the drug, and the directions for use |
| After the initial level 2 background screening, a new level 2 background check must be completed how often? | every 5 years |
| How often must a ALF license be renewed | Every 2 years |
| When an incident happens, how much time should you wait before you filling out the incident report? | Don't wait. Document while events are fresh in your mind. Remember adverse incident reports must be turned in within 1 business day after the incident |
| Policies and procedures established through an extended congregate care program must promote | resident independence, dignity, choice, and decision-making |
| Any new facilities must be equipped with | an automatic fire sprinkler system |
| If leftovers are to be served hot you need to heat to an internal temperature of at least.. | 165 degrees Fahrenheit |
| The administrator or person designated by the administrator as responsible for the facility’s food service and the day-to-day supervision of food service staff must obtain, | annually, a minimum of 2 hours continuing education in topics pertinent to nutrition and food service in an assisted living facility. |
| When food service is provided by the facility. The facility must designate | in writing a person responsible for the day to day supervision of food service. |
| All facility employees must complete an education course on HIV and AIDS how often? | This is a one-time education requirement |
| Does the resident have to be present when you take the medication from the bottle. | yes, You must take the medication out in their presence |
| Omitted information on the health assessment form received verbally must be ? | documented in the resident’s record, including the name of the licensed health care provider, the name of the facility staff recording the information and the date the information was provided. |
| Menus must be planned and dated at least | one week in advance |
| A change in the use of space that increases or decreases a facility’s capacity does or does not require AHCA approval? | DOES require AHCA approval |
| For existing licensed facilities that are not equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system, the administrator is required to? | evaluate the evacuation capability of residents. |
| A medical examination must be completed within ??? calendar days prior to the individual’s admission to a facility | 60 |
| When can you assist a resident use a nebulizer in an assisted living facility. | if you have a doctor's order. |
| Anyone who has memory problems and is able to walk is at risk for | wandering |
| assisted living facility shall prepare a detailed plan as a supplement to its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, to address emergency environmental control in the event of loss of primary electrical power, includes the following information: | acquisition of alternate power source ex: generator, maintained at ALF, to ensure current licensees of ALFs will be equipped to ensure ambient air temperatures will be maintained at or below 81 degrees for minimum 96 hrs in event of loss of power |
| When you fill out an incident report you should report : | What you Saw What you Heard What you Did |
| Staff who provide direct care to residents, other than nurses, certified nursing assistants, or home health aides must receive a min of 1 hour in-service training in infection control, including universal precautions, and facility sanitation procedures | before providing personal care to residents |
| Residents in an assisted living facility have the right to: | Live in safe & environment, free from abuse & neglect, treat w/ respect & individuality & privacy. use own clothes & personal property in living quarters, personal dignity, except if would be unsafe, impractical, or infringe rights of residents. |
| If serving as representative payee: The minimum bond proceeds must | equal twice the average monthly aggregate income or personal funds |
| Manager's who are supervised by a licensed administrator still must complete | core training requirement |
| If the facility owner or administrator, serves as a resident’s attorney-in-fact, the resident shall be given, | provided monthly: a written statement of any transaction made on behalf of the resident. |
| can A resident who requires 24 hour nursing supervision be admitted into an assisted living facility. | NO |
| Number of Residents 0-5 | Staff Hours/Week 168 |
| Number of Residents 6-15 | Staff Hours/Week 212 |
| Number of Residents 16-25 | Staff Hours/Week 253 |
| Number of Residents 26-35 | Staff Hours/Week 294 |
| Number of Residents 36-45 | Staff Hours/Week 335 |
| Number of Residents 46-55 | Staff Hours/Week 375 |
| Number of Residents 56-65 | Staff Hours/Week 416 |
| Number of Residents 66-75 | Staff Hours/Week 457 |
| Number of Residents 76-85 | Staff Hours/Week 498 |
| Number of Residents 86-95 | Staff Hours/Week 539 |
| A facility, upon mutual consent with the resident, shall provide for the safekeeping in the facility of personal effects not in excess of | $500 & funds not in excess of $500 cash, and shall keep complete & accurate records of such funds & personal effects received. |
| If a resident is absent from a facility for 24 hours or more, the facility may provide for the | safekeeping of the resident’s personal effects in excess of $500. |
| Resident demographic data should include all the following | Social security number Name Date of birth |
| When should an employee report any cuts, sores or infections | immediately |
| How often must an existing, unsprinklered ALF conduct fire exit drills? | every month |
| What is the continuing education requirement for the administrator and the extended congregate care supervisor, in an ECC facility? | a minimum of 4 hours of continuing education every two years in topics relating to the physical, psychological, or social needs of frail elderly and disabled persons, or persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. |
| canThe facility maintain a stock supply of over-the-counter medications for multiple resident use. | YES |
| More specific living wills may include information regarding | n individual's desire for such services such as analgesia (pain relief), antibiotics, hydration, feeding, and the use of ventilators or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
| The facility shall maintain the facility’s written work schedules and staff time sheets for the last ..... | 6 months |
| can A caregiver fill a pillbox for use by the resident | NO |
| Health Department sanitation inspections must be completed...... | annually and Maintain records for last 2 years |
| Administrators who supervise more than one facility shall appoint | in writing a separate manager for each facility. |
| Staff who provide direct care to residents must receive a minimum of 1 hour in-service training within 30 days of employment that covers the following subjects: | reporting major incidents reporting adverse incidents facility emergency procedures abuse, neglect, and exploitation |
| Newly hired facility administrators, managers, direct care staff and staff involved in resident admissions must receive | at least one hour of training in the facility’s policy and procedures regarding DNROs within 30 days after employment. |
| LIVING WILL is defined as: | a written document that specifies what types of medical treatment are desired. A living will can be very specific or very general |
| The facility may obtain the omitted information on the health assessment form | either verbally or in writing from the licensed health care provider |
| When handling raw or prepared meats | room temperature is within the danger zone. |
| Before assisting a resident with self-administered medications, the caregiver should first | Wash his/her hands |
| does A nurse have to take a 1 hour First Aid course within 30 days of employment. | NO, A nurse shall be considered as having met the training requirement for First Aid. |
| Existing facilities qualifying to provide limited nursing services shall have maintained | a standard license and may not have been subject to administrative sanctions that affect the health, safety, and welfare of residents for the previous 2 years or since initial licensure if the facility has been licensed for less than 2 years |
| A new or existing ALF with fire sprinklers shall conduct how many fire drills per year | 6, every other month |
| Unlicensed persons who will be providing assistance with self-administered medications must take the required training | prior to assuming responsibilities |
| can An unlicensed person measure liquid medications, break scored tablets, and crush tablets in accordance with prescription directions | YES |
| can Assistance with medications include the application of creams or ointments that require a dressing? | NO, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ASSIST WITH CREMES OR OINTMENTS THAT REQUIRE A DRESSING (i.e., wound care). |
| All showers or bathtubs must have | nonslip safety devices such as bath mats or peel off stickers. |
| For corporations which own more than one facility in the state, | one surety bond may be purchased to cover the needs of all residents served by the corporation. |
| What is the minimum passing score for the ALF Core competency test? | 75% |
| A resident in an ECC facility may be bedridden up to how many days? | 14 |
| A terminally ill resident who no longer meets the criteria for continued residency may continue to reside in the facility if the following conditions are met: | An interdisciplinary care plan is developed and implemented by a licensed hospice in consultation with the facility. Documentation of the requirements is maintained in the resident’s file |
| Not including closet or bathroom space, residents bedrooms designated for multiple occupancy shall provide a minimum inside measurement of . . . | 60 square feet per room occupant |
| Resident contracts must include provision giving at least ???? days written notice prior to any rate increase | 30 |
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