2024 Update| California ARF
Administrator Latest Update 2023-2024
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ARF rooms approved for non-ambulatory residents can be used for
__________________________ residents. 80010(b)(1) - ANSWER-Non-
ambulatory and ambulatory
ARF licensees shall reveal what in each or all advertisements, publications,
or announcements made with the intent to attract residents?
80011(A)(1)(a) - ANSWER-License number
Disaster drills shall be conducted in ARF homes at least once
___________________________. 80023(d) - ANSWER-Every 6 months
What must licensees do when they change the conditions or limitations
described on their license, such as location or capacity? - ANSWER-File a
new licensing application
A follow-up visit shall be conducted to determine compliance with the plan
of correction specified in the notice of deficiency within
__________________________ unless the licensee has demonstrated by
some other means that the deficiency was corrected as required.
80053(a)(1) - ANSWER-10 working days
What is the timeline for an ARF to report a special incident to Community
Care Licensing by fax or telephone? 80061(b) - ANSWER-By the next
working day during CCL's normal business hours
The licensee has ___________________________ days to mail a Special
Incident Report to Community Care Licensing? 80061(b) - ANSWER-7 days
,How long does the licensee have to report a change of their CEO or
Licensee's mailing address? 80061(c)(2)(3) - ANSWER-10 working days
How long does the licensee have to report a change in the ARF's plan of
operation? 80061(c)(4) - ANSWER-10 working days
Who can change the label on a prescribed medication? 80071(n)(4) -
ANSWER-Nobody but the dispensing pharmacist.
Centrally stored medication records must be maintained for how long?
80075(N)(7) - ANSWER-1 year
An ARF administrator shall be at least how old? 85064(c), 85964.2(B)(3)(b)
- ANSWER-21
What are the education requirements for an administrator of a 8-bed ARF?
85064(d) - ANSWER-High school diploma or GED
An ARF certificate holder who wants to administer a home for 50 residents
shall meet what requirements prior to employment as an administrator?
85064(i)(1)(2) - ANSWER-High school diploma or GED and completion of
60 college units OR 4 years of work experience in residential care
How many hours per week must an administrator be available to work in
each care home he/she administers? 85064(d)(1) - ANSWER-The number
of hours necessary to manage and administer the facility in compliance
with applicable law and regulation
When an administrator is absent from the facility, what are the coverage
requirements" 85064(f) - ANSWER-Coverage by a designated substitute
who is capable of running the home and who meets the qualifications listed
in section 80065
What are the three things a person must do to become a certified
administrator? 85064(B)(1)(2)(3)(d) - ANSWER-Complete the initial training
class, pass a written exam, submit an application form along with a
processing fee of $100
, An administrator must pass a written exam administered by ACS within
____________ days of completing the initial certification program?
85064.3(b)(2) - ANSWER-60 days
An administrator must submit an application form to ACS within
____________ of being notified of having passed the ARF administrator
exam? - ANSWER-30 days
The amount of the ARF administrator certification processing fee is?
85064(b)(3)(d) - ANSWER-$100
ARF administrator certificates must be renewed every ______________.
85064.2(e) - ANSWER-2 years
in order for an ARF administrator to renew their certificate the certificate
holder shall submit a written application or letter to the
_____________________ located in Sacramento. 85064.3 - ANSWER-CCL
Administrator Certification Section (ACS)
In order for an ARF administrator to renew their certificate the certificate
holder shall submit a written application or letter to the
___________________. 85064.3 - ANSWER-ACS
An administrator must earn how many CEU's within a 2 year period to
renew their administrator certification? 85064.3 - ANSWER-40
In order for an ARF administrator to renew their administrator's certificate
prior to the certificate's expiration date, the certificate holder shall submit...
85064.3(C)(1)(2)(3) - ANSWER-a written request to recertify post-marked
on or before the certificate expiration date, evidence of completion of 40
CEU's, and a payment of $100 processing (renewal) fee
If an administrator does not renew their administrator's certificate within 2
years, what is the delinquency fee? 85064.3(d)(3) - ANSWER-$300