ALF ADMINISTRATOR TEST
Questions and Answers
1. . Proper licensure. Is a valid license posted in the facility visible to
those who enter? If not, verify licensure at: true
2. If the facility is not licensed but appears to be operating as an
ALF, report possible unlicensed activity.: true
3. . Mechanical lifting equipment: Mechanical lifting devices such as Hoyer Lifts are
prohibited in ALFs.
Residents who need
mechanical lifting devices to get out of bed or chairs are not appropriate for an ALF.
4. Sufficient food: Based on the menu, is there enough food to prepare (including snacks)?
5. Medication administration: Does any resident indicate they are not receiving their
medication?
6. Resident whereabouts/ safety.: Have any residents eloped (missing) and what is the
response?
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, 7. Restraints. Restraints are prohibited: Are restraints being used? Examples of
restraints: Buckle or Velcro seat belt in the
8. Restraints. Restraints are prohibited: wheelchair that resident cannot release,
Geriatric Chairs with lap trays and, the use of sheets tied to a chair to support resident. Family
request is not justification for the use of restraints.
9. Restraints. Restraints are prohibited: Only half- bed rails are allowed with a
physician's order every 6 months
10. Restraints. Restraints are prohibited: An ALF
resident who is also on hospice care can have full bed rails if the health care provider and
interdisciplinary plan identifies that
the resident needs them.
11. Building Safety: Obvious and urgent safety hazards related to the building such as
unstable construction, fire alarms, or building
safety devices
12. Building Safety: should be made to local building oflcials. Obvious and urgent safety
hazards unrelated to the
building may be reported to AHCA.
13. . Hygiene: . Is the resident's hygiene being neglected? Is the resident dirty with dirty or wet
clothing? Are odors present?
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Questions and Answers
1. . Proper licensure. Is a valid license posted in the facility visible to
those who enter? If not, verify licensure at: true
2. If the facility is not licensed but appears to be operating as an
ALF, report possible unlicensed activity.: true
3. . Mechanical lifting equipment: Mechanical lifting devices such as Hoyer Lifts are
prohibited in ALFs.
Residents who need
mechanical lifting devices to get out of bed or chairs are not appropriate for an ALF.
4. Sufficient food: Based on the menu, is there enough food to prepare (including snacks)?
5. Medication administration: Does any resident indicate they are not receiving their
medication?
6. Resident whereabouts/ safety.: Have any residents eloped (missing) and what is the
response?
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, 7. Restraints. Restraints are prohibited: Are restraints being used? Examples of
restraints: Buckle or Velcro seat belt in the
8. Restraints. Restraints are prohibited: wheelchair that resident cannot release,
Geriatric Chairs with lap trays and, the use of sheets tied to a chair to support resident. Family
request is not justification for the use of restraints.
9. Restraints. Restraints are prohibited: Only half- bed rails are allowed with a
physician's order every 6 months
10. Restraints. Restraints are prohibited: An ALF
resident who is also on hospice care can have full bed rails if the health care provider and
interdisciplinary plan identifies that
the resident needs them.
11. Building Safety: Obvious and urgent safety hazards related to the building such as
unstable construction, fire alarms, or building
safety devices
12. Building Safety: should be made to local building oflcials. Obvious and urgent safety
hazards unrelated to the
building may be reported to AHCA.
13. . Hygiene: . Is the resident's hygiene being neglected? Is the resident dirty with dirty or wet
clothing? Are odors present?
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