ALF Administrators CORE exam practice questions with complete solutions

What level of background screening must be conducted? When? Level II; upon hire, every 5 years, and upon rehire if employee has a break in service of more than 90 days What paperwork should be in employee files regarding background screenings? eligibility statement, affidavit of compliance, privacy notice Class I Violation Conditions or occurrences related to the operation and maintenance of a provider or to the care of clients that present an imminent danger to the clients or a substantial probability that death or serious physical or emotional harm would result. A fine will be imposed regardless of correction. When must a Class I violation be resolved? Within 24 hrs unless a fixed period is required Class II Violation Conditions or occurrences that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients, other than class I violations. A fine shall be imposed regardless of correction. Class III Violation Conditions or occurrences that potentially threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of clients. A fine may not be imposed if violation is corrected within time specified on the citation. Class IV Violation Conditions or occurrences or required reports, forms, or documents that do not have the potential of negatively affecting clients; do not threaten the health, safety, or security of clients. A fine may not be imposed if violation is corrected within time specified on the citation. Unclassified violations A violation that is not a class I, II, III, or IV violation that holds an administrative fine of up to $500. Examples: exceeding licensed capacity, providing services beyond scope of license, violating moratorium Moratorium Emergency suspension, facility may not admit any new residents When are moratoriums imposed? When AHCA determines any condition that presents a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of client. When a moratorium is imposed, the provider of licensee must do what? Post a visible notice of the moratorium until the action is lifted Why may a license be denied or revoked? False information in application, negligent act affecting health and safety of client, violation of statues or rules, pattern of deficient performance, or if applicant, licensee, or controlling interest has been excluded, suspended, or terminated from participating in Medicaid and/or Medicare programs Activities of Daily Living Functions and tasks for self-care, including ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting An administrator must be how old? 21 years Can an ALF be more than one building? Yes Service plan Written plan, developed and agreed upon by resident, that addresses the needs and preferences of a resident receiving extended congregate care services. Includes what services shall be provided, who shall provide them, when they will be rendered, and the purpose of the service. An ALF with one or more mental health resident must obtain what license? Limited Mental Health A mental health resident receives what? OSS What physical restraint can be used at a standard licensed ALF if attained all necessary documents? Half bed rails What must you have for a resident to use a physical restraint? Physician's order, resident's consent, order renewed annually What can CNA's do beyond unlicensed caretakers under a standard license? Take vital signs under the direction of a nurse Under what licenses can a CNA do everything they are certified for? ECC & LNS