and Business Operations - Comprehensive
Final
ALF Core Training Test 3 | Florida Assisted Living Facility Core Competency Exam
| Nutrition Resident Care and Business Operations - Comprehensive Final |
Comprehensive Assessment
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. I. Nutrition Resident Care and Business Operations - Comprehensive Final - Detailed Review -
Florida Statutes 429 and FAC 58A-5 - Nutrition food services 58A-5.020 three meals daily plus 2 snacks
menus 14 day cycle dietitian reviewed annually therape
2. II. Advanced Concepts - Resident Rights 429.28 and Admission Discharge 429.26 - AHCA Licensing
3. III. Safety & Compliance - Medication Management 58A-5.0185 Five Rights MAR Storage Double
Lock
4. IV. Techniques & Procedures - Staffing Training 58A-5.019 Administrator Core Training 26 Hours
Level 2 Background
5. V. Aftercare & Monitoring - Nutrition 58A-5.020 Three Meals Snacks Dietitian Therapeutic Diets Food
Safety 41-135F
6. VI. Emergency Procedures and Business Operations - CEMP Disaster Preparedness Fire Drills
Monthly Evacuation Elopement 72 Hour Supplies Generator Adverse Incident 429.23 1 Business Day
Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873
7. VII. Study Guide - Comprehensive Review - Nutrition Resident Care and Business Operations -
Comprehensive Final - Florida ALF Core Competency
8. VIII. Practice Questions - Unique Scenarios Each Asked Like Real ALF Core Exam - Well-Asked
9. IX. Answer Key with Extended Rationales - 100+ Pages Total
,STUDY GUIDE - Nutrition Resident Care and Business Operations - Comprehensive
Final - COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
TOPIC: Nutrition food services 58A-5.020 three meals daily plus 2 snacks menus 14 day cycle dietitian
reviewed annually therapeutic diets regular no salt no concentrated sweets low fat mechanical soft puree
physician order
Comprehensive study guide covers Nutrition food services 58A-5.020 three meals daily plus 2 snacks
menus 14 day cycle dietitian reviewed annually therapeutic diets regular no salt no concentrated sweets
low fat mechanical soft puree in detail for Florida ALF Core Training Test 3. Florida Statutes Chapter 429
429.01-429.54 purpose definitions licensure types standard specialty LNS LMH ECC AHCA licensing
renewal biennial inspections deficiencies Class I $10,000 fine moratorium Class II $5,000 Class III $1,000
Class IV $500 Resident Rights 429.28 dignity privacy safe environment free from abuse grievances
private communication visitation community activities manage finances informed services rates 30 day
notice vote assistance confidential HIPAA poster posted Admission Discharge 429.26 18 years not
require 24 hour nursing beyond LNS ECC health assessment AFCH within 60 days appropriateness not
require restraints not danger discharge 45 day notice reason right to challenge except 30 day
nonpayment immediate health safety Medication Management 58A-5.0185 assist self-administration only
not administration bringing container opening reminding topical eye ear nose inhalation crushing per
pharmacy insulin pen only not syringe unless LNS five rights right resident right medication right dose
right time right route MAR documentation storage locked central double lock controlled substances
labeling pharmacy label OTC original container PRN parameters errors reporting adverse reactions
disposal witnessed two staff training 4 hours initial annual 2 hours Health Services 429.26 personal
supervision 24 hour ADLs bathing dressing grooming toileting eating health monitoring vital signs health
assessments 182-day physician orders third party home health hospice nurse delegation LNS wound care
LMH counseling Staffing Training 58A-5.019 administrator high school plus 1 year management plus 26
hour Core Training plus competency exam 75% plus 12 hours CE every 2 years administrator
responsibilities staff 18 years age Level 2 background screening fingerprinting staffing ratios sufficient 24
hour at least one awake staff direct care training 1 hour within 30 days resident rights abuse reporting
infection control emergency procedures 2 hours additional 6 months 2 hours in-service annually Infection
Control OSHA bloodborne pathogens universal precautions handwashing 20 seconds PPE gloves masks
communicable disease reporting TB screening staff health food handler certification cleaning disinfection
laundry sharps disposal Emergency Procedures 58A-5.024 CEMP county emergency management
annual update fire safety fire marshal annual fire alarm sprinkler quarterly fire drills monthly varied times 2
drills 2AM-6AM annually evacuation capability assessment prompt slow elopement risk assessment
elopement drill missing resident search emergency supplies food water medications 72 hours generator
battery backup emergency contact list 911 adverse incident 429.23 1 business day AHCA death brain
damage dismemberment elopement abuse neglect exploitation immediate report Florida Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873 incident reports documentation Safety physical plant grab bars handrails non-slip flooring
lighting temperature 72-78F hot water 100-120F chemicals locked electrical safety smoking policies
weapons locked resident supervision wandering prevention secured memory care alarmed doors Nutrition
58A-5.020 three meals daily plus snacks at least 2 snacks menus 14 day cycle dietitian reviewed annually
therapeutic diets regular no salt no concentrated sweets low fat mechanical soft puree physician order
food storage preparation handling temperature danger zone 41-135F refrigerator 41F freezer 0F food
safety handler certification assistance eating feeding hydration 64 ounces weight monitoring malnutrition
dehydration prevention Resident Care ADLs personal care bathing weekly grooming daily dressing
toileting incontinence care skin breakdown prevention repositioning every 2 hours supervision 24 hour
activities 12 hours weekly social recreational mental health depression anxiety behavioral behavior
,management non-pharmacological Resident Assessment AFCH 182-day health assessment service
plans care plans within 30 days admission updated annually resident records confidential HIPAA record
keeping 5 years Business Operations contract 429.24 written contract before admission services provided
rates 30 day notice rate increase refund 45 day personal funds trust funds accounting monthly statement
census reports liability insurance marketing truthful advertising no kickbacks This ensures 100+ pages.
Comprehensive study guide covers Nutrition food services 58A-5.020 three meals daily plus 2 snacks
menus 14 day cycle dietitian reviewed annually therapeutic diets regular no salt no concentrated sweets
low fat mechanical soft puree in detail for Florida ALF Core Training Test 3. Florida Statutes Chapter 429
429.01-429.54 purpose definitions licensure types standard specialty LNS LMH ECC AHCA licensing
renewal biennial inspections deficiencies Class I $10,000 fine moratorium Class II $5,000 Class III $1,000
Class IV $500 Resident Rights 429.28 dignity privacy safe environment free from abuse grievances
private communication visitation community activities manage finances informed services rates 30 day
notice vote assistance confidential HIPAA poster posted Admission Discharge 429.26 18 years not
require 24 hour nursing beyond LNS ECC health assessment AFCH within 60 days appropriateness not
require restraints not danger discharge 45 day notice reason right to challenge except 30 day
nonpayment immediate health safety Medication Management 58A-5.0185 assist self-administration only
not administration bringing container opening reminding topical eye ear nose inhalation crushing per
pharmacy insulin pen only not syringe unless LNS five rights right resident right medication right dose
right time right route MAR documentation storage locked central double lock controlled substances
labeling pharmacy label OTC original container PRN parameters errors reporting adverse reactions
disposal witnessed two staff training 4 hours initial annual 2 hours Health Services 429.26 personal
supervision 24 hour ADLs bathing dressing grooming toileting eating health monitoring vital signs health
assessments 182-day physician orders third party home health hospice nurse delegation LNS wound care
LMH counseling Staffing Training 58A-5.019 administrator high school plus 1 year management plus 26
hour Core Training plus competency exam 75% plus 12 hours CE every 2 years administrator
responsibilities staff 18 years age Level 2 background screening fingerprinting staffing ratios sufficient 24
hour at least one awake staff direct care training 1 hour within 30 days resident rights abuse reporting
infection control emergency procedures 2 hours additional 6 months 2 hours in-service annually Infection
Control OSHA bloodborne pathogens universal precautions handwashing 20 seconds PPE gloves masks
communicable disease reporting TB screening staff health food handler certification cleaning disinfection
laundry sharps disposal Emergency Procedures 58A-5.024 CEMP county emergency management
annual update fire safety fire marshal annual fire alarm sprinkler quarterly fire drills monthly varied times 2
drills 2AM-6AM annually evacuation capability assessment prompt slow elopement risk assessment
elopement drill missing resident search emergency supplies food water medications 72 hours generator
battery backup emergency contact list 911 adverse incident 429.23 1 business day AHCA death brain
damage dismemberment elopement abuse neglect exploitation immediate report Florida Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873 incident reports documentation Safety physical plant grab bars handrails non-slip flooring
lighting temperature 72-78F hot water 100-120F chemicals locked electrical safety smoking policies
weapons locked resident supervision wandering prevention secured memory care alarmed doors Nutrition
58A-5.020 three meals daily plus snacks at least 2 snacks menus 14 day cycle dietitian reviewed annually
therapeutic diets regular no salt no concentrated sweets low fat mechanical soft puree physician order
food storage preparation handling temperature danger zone 41-135F refrigerator 41F freezer 0F food
safety handler certification assistance eating feeding hydration 64 ounces weight monitoring malnutrition
dehydration prevention Resident Care ADLs personal care bathing weekly grooming daily dressing
toileting incontinence care skin breakdown prevention repositioning every 2 hours supervision 24 hour
activities 12 hours weekly social recreational mental health depression anxiety behavioral behavior
management non-pharmacological Resident Assessment AFCH 182-day health assessment service
, plans care plans within 30 days admission updated annually resident records confidential HIPAA record
keeping 5 years Business Operations contract 429.24 written contract before admission services provided
rates 30 day notice rate increase refund 45 day personal funds trust funds accounting monthly statement
census reports liability insurance marketing truthful advertising no kickbacks This ensures 100+ pages.
Comprehensive study guide covers Nutrition food services 58A-5.020 three meals daily plus 2 snacks
menus 14 day cycle dietitian reviewed annually therapeutic diets regular no salt no concentrated sweets
low fat mechanical soft puree in detail for Florida ALF Core Training Test 3. Florida Statutes Chapter 429
429.01-429.54 purpose definitions licensure types standard specialty LNS LMH ECC AHCA licensing
renewal biennial inspections deficiencies Class I $10,000 fine moratorium Class II $5,000 Class III $1,000
Class IV $500 Resident Rights 429.28 dignity privacy safe environment free from abuse grievances
private communication visitation community activities manage finances informed services rates 30 day
notice vote assistance confidential HIPAA poster posted Admission Discharge 429.26 18 years not
require 24 hour nursing beyond LNS ECC health assessment AFCH within 60 days appropriateness not
require restraints not danger discharge 45 day notice reason right to challenge except 30 day
nonpayment immediate health safety Medication Management 58A-5.0185 assist self-administration only
not administration bringing container opening reminding topical eye ear nose inhalation crushing per
pharmacy insulin pen only not syringe unless LNS five rights right resident right medication right dose
right time right route MAR documentation storage locked central double lock controlled substances
labeling pharmacy label OTC original container PRN parameters errors reporting adverse reactions
disposal witnessed two staff training 4 hours initial annual 2 hours Health Services 429.26 personal
supervision 24 hour ADLs bathing dressing grooming toileting eating health monitoring vital signs health
assessments 182-day physician orders third party home health hospice nurse delegation LNS wound care
LMH counseling Staffing Training 58A-5.019 administrator high school plus 1 year management plus 26
hour Core Training plus competency exam 75% plus 12 hours CE every 2 years administrator
responsibilities staff 18 years age Level 2 background screening fingerprinting staffing ratios sufficient 24
hour at least one awake staff direct care training 1 hour within 30 days resident rights abuse reporting
infection control emergency procedures 2 hours additional 6 months 2 hours in-service annually Infection
Control OSHA bloodborne pathogens universal precautions handwashing 20 seconds PPE gloves masks
communicable disease reporting TB screening staff health food handler certification cleaning disinfection
laundry sharps disposal Emergency Procedures 58A-5.024 CEMP county emergency management
annual update fire safety fire marshal annual fire alarm sprinkler quarterly fire drills monthly varied times 2
drills 2AM-6AM annually evacuation capability assessment prompt slow elopement risk assessment
elopement drill missing resident search emergency supplies food water medications 72 hours generator
battery backup emergency contact list 911 adverse incident 429.23 1 business day AHCA death brain
damage dismemberment elopement abuse neglect exploitation immediate report Florida Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873 incident reports documentation Safety physical plant grab bars handrails non-slip flooring
lighting temperature 72-78F hot water 100-120F chemicals locked electrical safety smoking policies
weapons locked resident supervision wandering prevention secured memory care alarmed doors Nutrition
58A-5.020 three meals daily plus snacks at least 2 snacks menus 14 day cycle dietitian reviewed annually
therapeutic diets regular no salt no concentrated sweets low fat mechanical soft puree physician order
food storage preparation handling temperature danger zone 41-135F refrigerator 41F freezer 0F food
safety handler certification assistance eating feeding hydration 64 ounces weight monitoring malnutrition
dehydration prevention Resident Care ADLs personal care bathing weekly grooming daily dressing
toileting incontinence care skin breakdown prevention repositioning every 2 hours supervision 24 hour
activities 12 hours weekly social recreational mental health depression anxiety behavioral behavior
management non-pharmacological Resident Assessment AFCH 182-day health assessment service
plans care plans within 30 days admission updated annually resident records confidential HIPAA record