Licensee must let DSS know within_ days when there is a change of administration
- ANSWER- 30 days
You must have licensing approval if a resident is being admitted who is _ 60 years old - ANSWER- Over 60 years of age
Facilities _ and larger must have a full-time staff person in charge of social activities - ANSWER- 50 or larger
Freezers must maintain a temperature of no more than _ degrees - ANSWER- 0 degrees
When should an unusual incident report be made? - ANSWER- When a death of a resident, serious injury and any incident jeopardizing the welfare and safety of the resident occurs.
T/F: Penalties for all regular deficiencies shall be assessed at $25 per day -
ANSWER- False: the prices vary by deficiencies
PRN can only be given by a... - ANSWER- licensed professional who is trained to administer the medication. Only a doctor can authorize a medication
Refrigerator temperatures must be a maximum of _ degrees - ANSWER- 45
T/F: Resident rooms approved for 24 hour care shall not be used for any other
purpose - ANSWER- True
There is a maximum of _ hours between the third and first meal - ANSWER- 15
The date for correcting a deficiency shall not exceed _ days - ANSWER- 30
Incident Reports must be sent to licensing within - ANSWER- 7 days
A person who provides care and supervision for residents must be at least - ANSWER- 18 years old
A resident must have TB clearance in writing - ANSWER- Before being admitted
The lowest to highest temperature allowed in a resident's room is - ANSWER- 68- 85 degrees 1 / 3
Resident Reappraisals must be done... - ANSWER- Whenever significant changes in functioning occur
A resident's record must contain... - ANSWER- Ambulatory status, religious preferences (if any), and last known address.
Original resident records or photographic reproductions must be retained in the facility when a resident leaves - ANSWER- for 3 years
Equipment and supplies necessary for personal care and maintenance of adequate hygiene practice shall be readily available to each resident as follows: - ANSWER- Clean linen, including blankets, bedspreads, towels; Hygiene items such as soap, and toilet paper; Basic laundry service of personal clothing.
One Health Condition prohibited in an ARF is: - ANSWER- Naso-gastric tubes
What are considered a skilled or licensed medical profession? - ANSWER- An LVN or RN, PT and OT
What are 3 health conditions not permitted in an ARF? - ANSWER- Active TB, NG tube, 24 hr Care
When is it okay to use powdered milk? - ANSWER- Only when baking
If you are going to safeguard residents monies, what should you do? - ANSWER- Create a surety bond. Ideally with more than $50 per client per month, or over $500 for all clients per month.
What are some examples of postural supports? - ANSWER- Back brace, neck rest with cushion.
What is required prior to using postural supports? - ANSWER- Medical approval from an MD
What is a postural support for? - ANSWER- Obtain a physician-prescribed orthopedic devise such as a brace or cast, used for support of a weakened body-part
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Administrators are required to designate one staff member, who has primary responsibility for organizing, conducting, and evaluating planned activities when the facility has a licensed capacity of - ANSWER- 16-49 persons
Staff providing night supervision are required to have - ANSWER- a current first aid card
PRN (Pro Re Nata) medications are allowed if - ANSWER- The resident is able to determine his/her need for medication and/or the doctor is contacted prior to each dose to make the determination for the medication if the resident cannot determine his/her own need.
The specific capacity of an ARF is based on the following: - ANSWER- Any other
household members who may reside at the facility and their individual needs of residents; physical features of the facility; number of available staff to meet the care needs of the residents.
A new application shall be made whenever the following occurs - ANSWER- any increase in capacity, or any change in the location of the facility.
When a change of administrator occurs, licensing shall be notified in writing within - ANSWER- 30 working days
Under any circumstances, which of the following health conditions are not allowed in ARF's? - ANSWER- Staph infection or other serious infections are prohibited
T/F In an ARF facility licensed for 16 or more persons, a dated weekly employee time schedule must be posted - ANSWER- True
When handling a resident's cash resources, the records kept must be retained in the facility for _ after the resident leaves the facility - ANSWER- 3 years
The renewal application fee for an ARF with a licensed capacity of 12 - ANSWER- varies. It varies for all placement types
A person who is non-ambulatory is unable to... - ANSWER- Leave the facility unassisted under emergency conditions
A facility with _ or more residents must post a schedule of planned activities in a central location - ANSWER- 7 or more
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