ALF Core Exam as of 2023 Standards || Questions & Answers (100% Verified)

ALF Core Exam as of 2023 Standards || Questions & Answers (100% Verified) ALF Core Exam as of 2023 Standards || Questions & Answers (100% Verified) When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature of at least XX when residents are AWAKE. - ANSWER - an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall be maintained AGENCY - ANSWER - Agency for Health Care Administration AGING IN PLACE - ANSWER - process of providing increased or adjusted services to a person to compensate for physical or mental decline that may occur with the aging process in order to maximize a person's dignity and independence and permit them to remain in a familiar, non institutional resident environment for as long as possible. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY - ANSWER - any building or residential facility provides housing, meals and one or more personal services for a period exceeding 24 hours to one or more adults who are not relatives of the owner or administrator. Residents do not require the 24-hour nursing. DEPARTMENT - ANSWER - Department of Elderly Affairs EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE - ANSWER - means acts beyond personal services / ADL's may be performed by persons licensed under part 1 chapter 464. TOTAL CARE PERSONAL SERVICES / ADL's - ANSWER - direct physical assistance or supervision of the activities of daily living, the self-administration of medication. Does not include transferring, medical, nursing, dental or mental health services. LIMITED NURSING SERVICES - ANSWER - for ALF residents who meet admissions criteria but do NOT require 24 hour nursing supervision. May include routine dressings, care of casts, braces and splints. When residents are asleep, what is the min inside temperature at night? - ANSWER - 68 degrees When the outside temperature is 90 degrees or less, what is the maximum inside temperature permitted? - ANSWER - Maximum indoor temperature is 85 degrees with mechanical cooling devices When it is hotter than 90 degrees outside- what temp must remain inside at night and day? - ANSWER - 81. Maximum temperature allowed inside a resident space? As per EEC/ CEMP Hurricane Irma regulations. - ANSWER - 90 degrees maximum indoor temp allowed. What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not comprised of apartments? - ANSWER - 35 sq ft Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq ft of living space per adult day care client? true or false - ANSWER - True IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must you have? - ANSWER - extra 35 sq ft When calculating the minimum square footage requirements for living and dining space who else besides residents MUST be included? - ANSWER - live-in staff and family members must be included in the ratio. T/F ...ALF's must provide areas separate from bedrooms for activities - ANSWER - True how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a single occupancy? - ANSWER - 80 sq ft how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a double occupancy? - ANSWER - 60 sq ft per person. Total min 120 sqft In an ALF, how many toilets and sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person to accommodate all residents, live in staff and family members. - ANSWER - 1 sink: toilet per 6 people 1 bathtub per 8 people NEW for 2019 when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have job descriptions. - ANSWER - No you do not A resident room must have the following if provided by an ALF: - ANSWER - bed, no smaller than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet/ wardrobe/place to hang clothes, dresser, a table or nightstand, floor or table lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested. Mandatory physical plant standards include: - ANSWER - no standing water; keeping all electrical mechanics in good working order; keeping a set of master keys on the property at all times; providing adequate clean non-stained, no rips/ tear linens/ laundry services. Must have policy on bed bugs. Legacy Facilities are... - ANSWER - communities that have received certificate of occupancy before July 1, 2016 and comply with editions of the National Fire Protection Association , Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A. NFPA is - ANSWER - National Fire Protection Association T/ F? Every facility shall post a copy of the last inspection report of the agency for that facility in a prominent location within the facility so as to be accessible to all residents and the public. Upon request, the facility shall also provide a copy of the report to any resident or to an applicant to the facility. - ANSWER - TRUE- 429.35 (3)