ALA II Exam Study Guide Questions & Answers 2024/2025
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ALA II
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ALA II
ALA II Exam Study Guide Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) - ANSWERSprovides residence and personal care to two or more individuals (not personally related to caregiver) in need of assistance with ADLs
Bed Capacity - ANSWERSmaximum number of beds allowed based on s...
ALA II Exam Study Guide Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) - ANSWERSprovides residence and personal care to two or more individuals
(not personally related to caregiver) in need of assistance with ADLs
Bed Capacity - ANSWERSmaximum number of beds allowed based on space
Bed Complement - ANSWERSnumber of beds normally installed in a SCALF
Congregate SCALF - ANSWERS17 or more adults
Group SCALF - ANSWERS4 to 16 adults
Family SCALF - ANSWERS2 or 3 adults
Physician - ANSWERSlicensed doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant providing care (unless
otherwise specified)
Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility (SCALF) - ANSWERSALF specially licensed and staffed to care for
residents with a degree of cognitive impairment that would ordinarily make them ineligible for
admission or continued stay
Information Disclosure - ANSWERSOfficial reports are subject to public disclosure
Probational License - ANSWERSoperation is questionable but not endangering the residents
Maximum Length of Probational License - ANSWERS1 year; closure for 30 days or more will need to meet
requirements for regular license
,Name of SCALF - ANSWERSMust notify the Board PRIOR to changing; include old name and new name
Info on License Certificate - ANSWERSname, location, classification, and bed capacity
Posting of License Certificate - ANSWERSmust be in a conspicuous place
Expiration of License - ANSWERSeach license expires on December 31 following the date of issuance
Prior to License Revocation - ANSWERSwritten notice shall be given, including time and place of
administrative proceedings, which will be at least 30 days after date of notice
Congregate Administration - ANSWERSgoverning authority and administrator may NOT be the same
Family and Group Administration - ANSWERSgoverning authority and administrator may be the same
Administrative Info for ADPH - ANSWERSownership interests of 10% or more, each officer and director (if
corporation), each partner (if partnership)
Changes in Governing Authority - ANSWERSmust be submitted to ADPH within 15 days of change
Required Written Policies - ANSWERS1. allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
2. admission and continued stay criteria
3. discharge criteria and notification procedures
4. facility responsibility for lost personal belongings
5. services provided and not provided
6. medication administration
7. meal service, times, menus, preparation, storage, and handling
8. fire drills, fire alarm systems, sprinkler checks, fire extinguisher checks, and disaster preparedness
,9. staffing and conduct while on duty
Change in Ownership - ANSWERSnotify Board at least 30 days PRIOR to change
Change in Administrator - ANSWERSnotify Board no more than 15 days AFTER change
Required Staff on Duty - ANSWERSat least TWO staff on duty 24/7
No Hire - ANSWERSindividual on ADPH Nurse Aide Abuse Registry
Personnel Records Contents - ANSWERS1. application
, 2. records of physical exam and vaccines
3. date of hire
4. date employment ceased
5. license (if applicable)
Employee Schedule - ANSWERSkeep for 3 weeks
Staff as Legal Guardian - ANSWERSnot allowed unless related directly to resident
Accepting Gifts - ANSWERSmust be $25 or less, offered voluntarily, and only on appropriate occasions
Administrator Age - ANSWERSat least 19 years old (including authorized substitutes)
Administrator Substitute - ANSWERSmust be WRITTEN authorization
Medical Director - ANSWERScurrently licensed physician; implements care policies, coordinates medical
care, and participates in quality assurance activities; must be MD or DO
Registered Nurse (RN) - ANSWERSat least one required at each facility
LPN, RN, and Unit Coordinator Requirements - ANSWERS1. DETA Brain Series
2. Pharmacological Management of Dementia
3. Dementia Assessment Series
*or equivalent training
Administrator Responsibilities - ANSWERS1. direct representative of governing authority in management
of facility
2. ensure safe transfer or discharge
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