ALF Administrators CORE UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What level of background screening must be conducted? Level II; upon hire, every 5 years, and upon rehire if employee has a break in
When? service of more than 90 days
What paperwork should be in employee files regarding eligibility statement, affidavit of compliance, privacy notice
background screenings?
Class I Violation Conditions or occurrences related to the operation and maintenance of a
provider or to the care of clients that present an imminent danger to the clients
or a substantial probability that death or serious physical or emotional harm
would result. A fine will be imposed regardless of correction.
When must a Class I violation be resolved? Within 24 hrs unless a fixed period is required
Class II Violation Conditions or occurrences that directly threaten the physical or emotional health,
safety, or security of clients, other than class I violations. A fine shall be imposed
regardless of correction.
Class III Violation Conditions or occurrences that potentially threaten the physical or emotional
health, safety, or security of clients. A fine may not be imposed if violation is
corrected within time specified on the citation.
Class IV Violation Conditions or occurrences or required reports, forms, or documents that do not
have the potential of negatively affecting clients; do not threaten the health,
safety, or security of clients. A fine may not be imposed if violation is corrected
within time specified on the citation.
, Unclassified violations A violation that is not a class I, II, III, or IV violation that holds an administrative fine
of up to $500. Examples: exceeding licensed capacity, providing services beyond
scope of license, violating moratorium
Moratorium Emergency suspension, facility may not admit any new residents
When are moratoriums imposed? When AHCA determines any condition that presents a threat to the health, safety,
or welfare of client.
When a moratorium is imposed, the provider of licensee Post a visible notice of the moratorium until the action is lifted
must do what?
Why may a license be denied or revoked? False information in application, negligent act affecting health and safety of client,
violation of statues or rules, pattern of deficient performance, or if applicant,
licensee, or controlling interest has been excluded, suspended, or terminated
from participating in Medicaid and/or Medicare programs
Activities of Daily Living Functions and tasks for self-care, including ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating,
grooming, and toileting
An administrator must be how old? 21 years
Can an ALF be more than one building? Yes
Service plan Written plan, developed and agreed upon by resident, that addresses the needs
and preferences of a resident receiving extended congregate care services.
Includes what services shall be provided, who shall provide them, when they will
be rendered, and the purpose of the service.
An ALF with one or more mental health resident must Limited Mental Health
obtain what license?
A mental health resident receives what? OSS
What physical restraint can be used at a standard Half bed rails
licensed ALF if attained all necessary documents?
What must you have for a resident to use a physical Physician's order, resident's consent, order renewed annually
restraint?
What can CNA's do beyond unlicensed caretakers under Take vital signs under the direction of a nurse
a standard license?
Under what licenses can a CNA do everything they are ECC & LNS
certified for?
Liability Report ALFs must report any new lawsuits filed against them monthly to AHCA
What four documents should you always have on file with Surety bonds, liability insurance, health inspections (within 30 days of inspection),
ACHA? fire inspection (within 30 days of inspection)
ANSWERS
What level of background screening must be conducted? Level II; upon hire, every 5 years, and upon rehire if employee has a break in
When? service of more than 90 days
What paperwork should be in employee files regarding eligibility statement, affidavit of compliance, privacy notice
background screenings?
Class I Violation Conditions or occurrences related to the operation and maintenance of a
provider or to the care of clients that present an imminent danger to the clients
or a substantial probability that death or serious physical or emotional harm
would result. A fine will be imposed regardless of correction.
When must a Class I violation be resolved? Within 24 hrs unless a fixed period is required
Class II Violation Conditions or occurrences that directly threaten the physical or emotional health,
safety, or security of clients, other than class I violations. A fine shall be imposed
regardless of correction.
Class III Violation Conditions or occurrences that potentially threaten the physical or emotional
health, safety, or security of clients. A fine may not be imposed if violation is
corrected within time specified on the citation.
Class IV Violation Conditions or occurrences or required reports, forms, or documents that do not
have the potential of negatively affecting clients; do not threaten the health,
safety, or security of clients. A fine may not be imposed if violation is corrected
within time specified on the citation.
, Unclassified violations A violation that is not a class I, II, III, or IV violation that holds an administrative fine
of up to $500. Examples: exceeding licensed capacity, providing services beyond
scope of license, violating moratorium
Moratorium Emergency suspension, facility may not admit any new residents
When are moratoriums imposed? When AHCA determines any condition that presents a threat to the health, safety,
or welfare of client.
When a moratorium is imposed, the provider of licensee Post a visible notice of the moratorium until the action is lifted
must do what?
Why may a license be denied or revoked? False information in application, negligent act affecting health and safety of client,
violation of statues or rules, pattern of deficient performance, or if applicant,
licensee, or controlling interest has been excluded, suspended, or terminated
from participating in Medicaid and/or Medicare programs
Activities of Daily Living Functions and tasks for self-care, including ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating,
grooming, and toileting
An administrator must be how old? 21 years
Can an ALF be more than one building? Yes
Service plan Written plan, developed and agreed upon by resident, that addresses the needs
and preferences of a resident receiving extended congregate care services.
Includes what services shall be provided, who shall provide them, when they will
be rendered, and the purpose of the service.
An ALF with one or more mental health resident must Limited Mental Health
obtain what license?
A mental health resident receives what? OSS
What physical restraint can be used at a standard Half bed rails
licensed ALF if attained all necessary documents?
What must you have for a resident to use a physical Physician's order, resident's consent, order renewed annually
restraint?
What can CNA's do beyond unlicensed caretakers under Take vital signs under the direction of a nurse
a standard license?
Under what licenses can a CNA do everything they are ECC & LNS
certified for?
Liability Report ALFs must report any new lawsuits filed against them monthly to AHCA
What four documents should you always have on file with Surety bonds, liability insurance, health inspections (within 30 days of inspection),
ACHA? fire inspection (within 30 days of inspection)
