Arkansas Nursing Home Admin State
Exam
(452.7) Where laundry is provided on the facility premises : "425.7.1- 425.7.7" -
ANSWER-(452.7.1 ) An employee shall be designated in charge of the service.
Administrator - ANSWER-a person licensed as a nursing home administrator by
the department who administers, manages, supervises, or is in general
administrative charge of a nursing home
Alteration - ANSWER-any work other than maintenance in an existing building
and which does not increase the floor or roof area or the volume of enclosed
space
Consultant - ANSWER-a qualified person who gives professional advice or
service within his/her speciality , with or without re-numeration
Consultant Dietitian - ANSWER-a person who is eligible for registration by the
Dietetic Association, has a baccalaureate degree with major studies in food and
nutrition, dietetics, or foodservice management; has one year of supervisory
experience in the dietetic service of a health care institution and participates
annually in continuing dietetic education
Consultant Pharmacist - ANSWER-a qualified licensed, registered pharmacist,
who under arrangement with an institution , renders assistance in developing,
implementing , evaluating, and revising where indicated , polices and procedures
for providing the administrative and technical guidance of the pharmaceutical
services relative to labeling, storing, handling, dispensing and all other matters
pertaining to the administration and control of drugs and medication. He/she
provides such services and monitors activities within the institution with the
express purpose of creating and maintaining the highest standards in medication
distribution, control, and service.
,Controlled Substances - ANSWER-a drug, substance or immediate precursor in
Schedules I through B of Article 11 of Controlles Substances Act.
Department - ANSWER-shall mean the Arkansas Dept. of Human Services
(DHS)
Director - ANSWER-shall mean the Chief of Administrative Officer in the Office of
Long Term Care
Disinfection - ANSWER-The process employed to destroy harmful
microorganisms, but ordinarily not viruses and bacterial spores
Division - ANSWER-DHS/ Division of Medical Services
Drug - ANSWER-(a )articles recognized in the Official United States
Pharmacopeia of the United States or Official National Formulary , or any
supplement to any of them; and (b) articles intended for use in the diagnosis cure
mitigation ,treatment , or prevention of disease in man or other animal ; and (c)
articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the
body of man or other animals ; and (d) articles specified in clause (a) (b) (c) ; but
does not include devices or their components , parts or accessories
Drug administration - ANSWER-is an act restricted to nursing personnel as
defined in Nursing Practice Act 432 or 1971, in which a single dose of a
prescribed drugs or biological is given to a patient. This activity includes the
removal of the dose from a previously dispensed, properly labeled container,
verifying it with the prescribers orders, giving the individual dose to the proper
patient , and recording the time and dose given.
Drug Dispensing - ANSWER-is an act restricted to pharmacist which involves the
issuance of one or more doses of a medication in a container other than the
original , with such new containers being properly labeled by the designer as to
content and/or directions for use as directed by the prescriber . This activity also
includes the compounding ,counting , and transferring of medication from one
labeled container to another
,Existing Facilties - ANSWER-are those facilities which were in operation, or
those proposed facilities which began construction or renovation of a building
under final plans approved by the Division prior to adoption of these regulations
Fire Resistance Rating - ANSWER-shall mean the time in hours or fractions
thereof that materials or their assemblies will resist fire exposure as determined
by the fire test conducted in accordance with recognized standards.
Governing Body - ANSWER-Shall mean the individuals or group in whom the
ultimate authority and legal responsibility is vested for conduct of the nursing
home
Institution - ANSWER-is any facility requiring licensure under these regulations
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) - ANSWER-is a nursing home licensed by
Arkansas Social Services as meeting the Intermediate Care Facility regulations.
It is a health facility or a distinct part of a hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility
staffed, organized, operated, and , maintained to provide 24-hour long term
inpatient care and other restorative services under nursing supervision
Legend Drugs - ANSWER-are drugs , which, because of the toxicity or other
potentially for harmful effect, or the method of their use, or the collateral
measures necessary to their use, are not safe for use except under the
supervision of a practitioner licensed by law to administer such drugs, or shall be
dispensed only on prescription by the pharmacist . Such drugs bear the label
"Caution Federal Law Prohibits Dispensing Without Prescription."
License - ANSWER-Shall mean the basic document issued by the Division
permitting the operations of nursing homes. This document constitutes the
authority to receive patients and to perform the services included within the
scope of these regulations.
Licensed Bed Capacity - ANSWER-Shall mean the exact number of beds for
which license application has been made and granted.
Licensee - ANSWER-Shall mean any state, municipality, political subdivision,
institution , public, or private corporation, association, individual , partnership or
, any other entity to whom a license is issued for the purpose of operating the
nursing home , who shall assume primary responsibility for complying with
approved standards for the institution.
New Construction - ANSWER-Means those facilities which are constructed or
renovated for the purpose of operating an institution according to architectural
plans approved by the Division subsequent to adoption of these rules
Nursing Home - ANSWER-Shall mean and be construed to include any buildings,
structure, agency, institution, or other place for the reception , accommodation,
board, care, or treatment of two or more unrelated individuals , who , because of
physical or metal infirmity are unable to sufficiently or properly care for
themselves , and for which reception , accommodation , board, care, and
treatment, a charge is made, provided the term "Nursing Home" shall not include
the offices of private physicians and surgeons, board homes, or hospitals, or
institutions operated by the Federal Government. (Section 2 Act 141 of 1961 as
amended)
Nursing Home Classifications - ANSWER-shall mean the level of care the
nursing home is capable of rendering such as Skilled Nursing Facility,
Intermediate Care Facility, and Intermediate Care Facility for the mentally
retarded
Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board - ANSWER-Shall mean the Long Term
Care Facility Advisory Board as established under Act 28 of 1979
O.T.C Drugs - ANSWER-are commonly referred to as "over the counter," or
patient medication that may be provided without prescription
Patient - ANSWER-(interchangeable with resident) shall mean any individual who
is being treated by a physician or whose health is being supervised by a
physician while residing within the respective facility
Patient Unit - ANSWER-is an area designated to accommodate an individual
patient bed, bedside cabinet, chair, reading light, and other necessary equipment
placed at the bedside for the proper care and comfort of a patient.
Exam
(452.7) Where laundry is provided on the facility premises : "425.7.1- 425.7.7" -
ANSWER-(452.7.1 ) An employee shall be designated in charge of the service.
Administrator - ANSWER-a person licensed as a nursing home administrator by
the department who administers, manages, supervises, or is in general
administrative charge of a nursing home
Alteration - ANSWER-any work other than maintenance in an existing building
and which does not increase the floor or roof area or the volume of enclosed
space
Consultant - ANSWER-a qualified person who gives professional advice or
service within his/her speciality , with or without re-numeration
Consultant Dietitian - ANSWER-a person who is eligible for registration by the
Dietetic Association, has a baccalaureate degree with major studies in food and
nutrition, dietetics, or foodservice management; has one year of supervisory
experience in the dietetic service of a health care institution and participates
annually in continuing dietetic education
Consultant Pharmacist - ANSWER-a qualified licensed, registered pharmacist,
who under arrangement with an institution , renders assistance in developing,
implementing , evaluating, and revising where indicated , polices and procedures
for providing the administrative and technical guidance of the pharmaceutical
services relative to labeling, storing, handling, dispensing and all other matters
pertaining to the administration and control of drugs and medication. He/she
provides such services and monitors activities within the institution with the
express purpose of creating and maintaining the highest standards in medication
distribution, control, and service.
,Controlled Substances - ANSWER-a drug, substance or immediate precursor in
Schedules I through B of Article 11 of Controlles Substances Act.
Department - ANSWER-shall mean the Arkansas Dept. of Human Services
(DHS)
Director - ANSWER-shall mean the Chief of Administrative Officer in the Office of
Long Term Care
Disinfection - ANSWER-The process employed to destroy harmful
microorganisms, but ordinarily not viruses and bacterial spores
Division - ANSWER-DHS/ Division of Medical Services
Drug - ANSWER-(a )articles recognized in the Official United States
Pharmacopeia of the United States or Official National Formulary , or any
supplement to any of them; and (b) articles intended for use in the diagnosis cure
mitigation ,treatment , or prevention of disease in man or other animal ; and (c)
articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the
body of man or other animals ; and (d) articles specified in clause (a) (b) (c) ; but
does not include devices or their components , parts or accessories
Drug administration - ANSWER-is an act restricted to nursing personnel as
defined in Nursing Practice Act 432 or 1971, in which a single dose of a
prescribed drugs or biological is given to a patient. This activity includes the
removal of the dose from a previously dispensed, properly labeled container,
verifying it with the prescribers orders, giving the individual dose to the proper
patient , and recording the time and dose given.
Drug Dispensing - ANSWER-is an act restricted to pharmacist which involves the
issuance of one or more doses of a medication in a container other than the
original , with such new containers being properly labeled by the designer as to
content and/or directions for use as directed by the prescriber . This activity also
includes the compounding ,counting , and transferring of medication from one
labeled container to another
,Existing Facilties - ANSWER-are those facilities which were in operation, or
those proposed facilities which began construction or renovation of a building
under final plans approved by the Division prior to adoption of these regulations
Fire Resistance Rating - ANSWER-shall mean the time in hours or fractions
thereof that materials or their assemblies will resist fire exposure as determined
by the fire test conducted in accordance with recognized standards.
Governing Body - ANSWER-Shall mean the individuals or group in whom the
ultimate authority and legal responsibility is vested for conduct of the nursing
home
Institution - ANSWER-is any facility requiring licensure under these regulations
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) - ANSWER-is a nursing home licensed by
Arkansas Social Services as meeting the Intermediate Care Facility regulations.
It is a health facility or a distinct part of a hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility
staffed, organized, operated, and , maintained to provide 24-hour long term
inpatient care and other restorative services under nursing supervision
Legend Drugs - ANSWER-are drugs , which, because of the toxicity or other
potentially for harmful effect, or the method of their use, or the collateral
measures necessary to their use, are not safe for use except under the
supervision of a practitioner licensed by law to administer such drugs, or shall be
dispensed only on prescription by the pharmacist . Such drugs bear the label
"Caution Federal Law Prohibits Dispensing Without Prescription."
License - ANSWER-Shall mean the basic document issued by the Division
permitting the operations of nursing homes. This document constitutes the
authority to receive patients and to perform the services included within the
scope of these regulations.
Licensed Bed Capacity - ANSWER-Shall mean the exact number of beds for
which license application has been made and granted.
Licensee - ANSWER-Shall mean any state, municipality, political subdivision,
institution , public, or private corporation, association, individual , partnership or
, any other entity to whom a license is issued for the purpose of operating the
nursing home , who shall assume primary responsibility for complying with
approved standards for the institution.
New Construction - ANSWER-Means those facilities which are constructed or
renovated for the purpose of operating an institution according to architectural
plans approved by the Division subsequent to adoption of these rules
Nursing Home - ANSWER-Shall mean and be construed to include any buildings,
structure, agency, institution, or other place for the reception , accommodation,
board, care, or treatment of two or more unrelated individuals , who , because of
physical or metal infirmity are unable to sufficiently or properly care for
themselves , and for which reception , accommodation , board, care, and
treatment, a charge is made, provided the term "Nursing Home" shall not include
the offices of private physicians and surgeons, board homes, or hospitals, or
institutions operated by the Federal Government. (Section 2 Act 141 of 1961 as
amended)
Nursing Home Classifications - ANSWER-shall mean the level of care the
nursing home is capable of rendering such as Skilled Nursing Facility,
Intermediate Care Facility, and Intermediate Care Facility for the mentally
retarded
Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board - ANSWER-Shall mean the Long Term
Care Facility Advisory Board as established under Act 28 of 1979
O.T.C Drugs - ANSWER-are commonly referred to as "over the counter," or
patient medication that may be provided without prescription
Patient - ANSWER-(interchangeable with resident) shall mean any individual who
is being treated by a physician or whose health is being supervised by a
physician while residing within the respective facility
Patient Unit - ANSWER-is an area designated to accommodate an individual
patient bed, bedside cabinet, chair, reading light, and other necessary equipment
placed at the bedside for the proper care and comfort of a patient.
