ALF ADMINISTRATOR TEST
Questions and Answers
1.. Proper licensure. Is a valid license posted in the facility visible to
those who enter? If not, verify licensure at
Answer true
2.If the facility is not licensed but appears to be operating as an ALF,
report possible unlicensed activity.
Answer true
3.. Mechanical lifting equipment
Answer Mechanical lifting devices such as Hoyer Lifts are prohibited in
ALFs. Residents who need
mechanical lifting devices to get out of bed or chairs are not appropriate
for an ALF.
4.Sufficient food
Answer Based on the menu, is there enough food to prepare (including
snacks)?
5.Medication administration
Answer Does any resident indicate they are not receiving their
medication?
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, 6.Resident whereabouts/ safety.
Answer Have any residents eloped (missing) and what is the response?
7.Restraints. Restraints are prohibited
Answer Are restraints being used? Examples of restraints
Buckle or Velcro seat belt in the
8.Restraints. Restraints are prohibited
Answer wheelchair that resident cannot release, Geriatric Chairs with
lap trays and, the use of sheets tied to a chair to support resident.
Family request is not justification for the use of restraints.
9.Restraints. Restraints are prohibited
Answer Only half- bed rails are allowed with a physician's order every
6 months
10.Restraints. Restraints are prohibited
Answer An ALF
resident who is also on hospice care can have full bed rails if the health
care provider and interdisciplinary plan identifies that
the resident needs them.
11.Building Safety
Answer Obvious and urgent safety hazards related to the building such
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Questions and Answers
1.. Proper licensure. Is a valid license posted in the facility visible to
those who enter? If not, verify licensure at
Answer true
2.If the facility is not licensed but appears to be operating as an ALF,
report possible unlicensed activity.
Answer true
3.. Mechanical lifting equipment
Answer Mechanical lifting devices such as Hoyer Lifts are prohibited in
ALFs. Residents who need
mechanical lifting devices to get out of bed or chairs are not appropriate
for an ALF.
4.Sufficient food
Answer Based on the menu, is there enough food to prepare (including
snacks)?
5.Medication administration
Answer Does any resident indicate they are not receiving their
medication?
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7
, 6.Resident whereabouts/ safety.
Answer Have any residents eloped (missing) and what is the response?
7.Restraints. Restraints are prohibited
Answer Are restraints being used? Examples of restraints
Buckle or Velcro seat belt in the
8.Restraints. Restraints are prohibited
Answer wheelchair that resident cannot release, Geriatric Chairs with
lap trays and, the use of sheets tied to a chair to support resident.
Family request is not justification for the use of restraints.
9.Restraints. Restraints are prohibited
Answer Only half- bed rails are allowed with a physician's order every
6 months
10.Restraints. Restraints are prohibited
Answer An ALF
resident who is also on hospice care can have full bed rails if the health
care provider and interdisciplinary plan identifies that
the resident needs them.
11.Building Safety
Answer Obvious and urgent safety hazards related to the building such
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