Indiana HFA law UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Health facility administrator - CORRECT ANSWER - A person who administers,
manages, supervises or who is in general administrative charge of a health facility
The board has the right to - CORRECT ANSWER - Impose sanctions including placing
the license on probation, revoke or suspend for failing to conform to requirements
A person not licensed as a HFA or RCA can not use the title - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assistant HF administrator or Assistant RC Administrator
Where shall a licensed HFA or RCA display their license - CORRECT ANSWER - In a
prominent location in that individuals office
Provisional license experience does not satisfy the educational or AIT requirement - CORRECT
ANSWER -
AIT seeking licensure as an HFA - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) observe and become
familiar with the duties of preceptor
2) be assigned responsibilities in each department with experience on every shift and weekends
3) not hold a position in the facility during those hours
4) serve as AIT a min of 20hr/wk or 10hr/day
5) complete program in min of 6mth and max of 12 Meth for total of 1040hrs
6) seek and accept instruct from preceptor
7) notify board on suitable forms any change in status or discont of program
8 forward affidavit stating requirements have been completed
How much of the AIT internship may be spent outside the preceptors facility? 10%; 20%; 30%;
40% - CORRECT ANSWER - 20%
, Preceptor qualifications include - CORRECT ANSWER - Current license; file app and be
approved by Board; have attended within 5yrs prior to applying a board approved ed prog; have
active work exp 2out of immed 3yr prior to application; current CEO of continuing care comm;
regional with 60% of time spent in facility; have no disciplinary actions in last 2yrs
Preceptor must - CORRECT ANSWER - Act as a teacher; inform the board of any
problems; notify board on suitable forms of any change in status or discont of AIT program;
submit completion affidavit; maintain records for 5yrs; spend majority of work during normal
hours
HFA or RCA cont ed requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - 40hr during the previous 2yr
licensing period: continued ed hours may not be carried over from one period to the next
Accredited college courses related to HFA practice are acceptable forms or cont ed - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1 semester hour equals 15hours; 1 quarter equals 10hrs; a max of 20hrs may
be obtained through college courses
Verification of attendance of cont ed courses - CORRECT ANSWER - Retain copies of
certificates for 3yrs, provide to the board upon the boards request
Reactivation of license after being inactive for 3yrs - CORRECT ANSWER - Must show
proof of completing 40hrs of cont ed immediately before reactivation
Storage of infectious waste in reusable containers - CORRECT ANSWER - Must be
disinfected each time they are emptied unless the surfaces of the reusable containers have been
protected by disposable liners, bags or other devices hat are removed with the infectious waste
Treatment of infectious waste includes - CORRECT ANSWER - Incineration, steam
sterilization, chemical disinfection, thermal inactivation, irradiation, discharge in sanitary sewer
or septic system
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Health facility administrator - CORRECT ANSWER - A person who administers,
manages, supervises or who is in general administrative charge of a health facility
The board has the right to - CORRECT ANSWER - Impose sanctions including placing
the license on probation, revoke or suspend for failing to conform to requirements
A person not licensed as a HFA or RCA can not use the title - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assistant HF administrator or Assistant RC Administrator
Where shall a licensed HFA or RCA display their license - CORRECT ANSWER - In a
prominent location in that individuals office
Provisional license experience does not satisfy the educational or AIT requirement - CORRECT
ANSWER -
AIT seeking licensure as an HFA - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) observe and become
familiar with the duties of preceptor
2) be assigned responsibilities in each department with experience on every shift and weekends
3) not hold a position in the facility during those hours
4) serve as AIT a min of 20hr/wk or 10hr/day
5) complete program in min of 6mth and max of 12 Meth for total of 1040hrs
6) seek and accept instruct from preceptor
7) notify board on suitable forms any change in status or discont of program
8 forward affidavit stating requirements have been completed
How much of the AIT internship may be spent outside the preceptors facility? 10%; 20%; 30%;
40% - CORRECT ANSWER - 20%
, Preceptor qualifications include - CORRECT ANSWER - Current license; file app and be
approved by Board; have attended within 5yrs prior to applying a board approved ed prog; have
active work exp 2out of immed 3yr prior to application; current CEO of continuing care comm;
regional with 60% of time spent in facility; have no disciplinary actions in last 2yrs
Preceptor must - CORRECT ANSWER - Act as a teacher; inform the board of any
problems; notify board on suitable forms of any change in status or discont of AIT program;
submit completion affidavit; maintain records for 5yrs; spend majority of work during normal
hours
HFA or RCA cont ed requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - 40hr during the previous 2yr
licensing period: continued ed hours may not be carried over from one period to the next
Accredited college courses related to HFA practice are acceptable forms or cont ed - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1 semester hour equals 15hours; 1 quarter equals 10hrs; a max of 20hrs may
be obtained through college courses
Verification of attendance of cont ed courses - CORRECT ANSWER - Retain copies of
certificates for 3yrs, provide to the board upon the boards request
Reactivation of license after being inactive for 3yrs - CORRECT ANSWER - Must show
proof of completing 40hrs of cont ed immediately before reactivation
Storage of infectious waste in reusable containers - CORRECT ANSWER - Must be
disinfected each time they are emptied unless the surfaces of the reusable containers have been
protected by disposable liners, bags or other devices hat are removed with the infectious waste
Treatment of infectious waste includes - CORRECT ANSWER - Incineration, steam
sterilization, chemical disinfection, thermal inactivation, irradiation, discharge in sanitary sewer
or septic system
