FLORIDA STATE EXAM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2025 COVERING WEST WATER TREATMENT
PROCESSES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES.
What is the frequency for repeating Level 2 background checks for new
hires? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Every 5 years.
When must residents receive their bill of rights? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Prior to or upon admission.
What is the advance notice required for involuntary discharge from a
facility? - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 days.
How long can a resident contact records be kept? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-5 years.
What is the advance notice required for changes in the facility contract? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-14 days, both in writing and orally.
What is the time frame for accounting and refunding after a resident's
death? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Final accounting must be provided
within 30 days.
Under what condition can residents with communicable diseases be
admitted? - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the medical director or attending
physician certifies adequate isolation measures.
How many hours of HIV training must staff complete biennially? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1 hour.
,What is the time frame for providing a final resident bill after discharge or
death? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Within 7 days.
What must be refunded within 30 days of death or discharge? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Any monies held.
What does informed consent entail for residents? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Adequate information about treatment, side effects,
alternatives, and the right to refuse treatment.
What is the requirement for pharmacies providing medications to
residents? - CORRECT ANSWERS-They must dispense medications in
a form maintained by the facility.
What type of phone access must facilities provide to residents? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Access to a cordless phone or a phone in a
private area.
What is the bed hold duration for private pay residents? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-30 days, paid in advance.
How long is the bed hold entitlement for Medicaid residents each year? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-15 days.
What is the statutory waiting period before filing a lawsuit against a
nursing home? - CORRECT ANSWERS-75 days.
What must a nursing home do within 75 days of a notice of intent to sue? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Reject the claim or make a settlement offer.
What is the time frame for accepting a settlement offer from a nursing
home? - CORRECT ANSWERS-15 days.
What is the statute of limitations for claims against nursing homes? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-2-6 years.
, What are punitive damages awarded for in nursing home cases? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
What is the maximum punitive damages award for negligence in caring for
a resident? - CORRECT ANSWERS-3 times the compensatory damages
or $1 million.
What is the license fee per bed for nursing homes in Florida? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-$100 per bed.
What is the resident protection fund fee per bed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-$0.50 per bed.
What is required for a facility to receive a license? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A certificate of need.
What is the duration for an inactive facility license? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Up to 12 months, renewable for 6 months with progress
toward reopening.
How often must AHCA inspect a facility with a conditional license? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Every 3 months.
What are AHCA's rights regarding facility inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-They can enter at any reasonable time, 24/7.
How long must facilities keep copies of their inspection and complaint
reports? - CORRECT ANSWERS-For the prior 5 years.
What is the duration for posting survey results for each facility? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-For the prior 45 months.
Where must survey and complaint reports be kept in a facility? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-In the main lobby or a public place.
2025 COVERING WEST WATER TREATMENT
PROCESSES, SAFETY STANDARDS AND
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES.
What is the frequency for repeating Level 2 background checks for new
hires? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Every 5 years.
When must residents receive their bill of rights? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Prior to or upon admission.
What is the advance notice required for involuntary discharge from a
facility? - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 days.
How long can a resident contact records be kept? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-5 years.
What is the advance notice required for changes in the facility contract? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-14 days, both in writing and orally.
What is the time frame for accounting and refunding after a resident's
death? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Final accounting must be provided
within 30 days.
Under what condition can residents with communicable diseases be
admitted? - CORRECT ANSWERS-If the medical director or attending
physician certifies adequate isolation measures.
How many hours of HIV training must staff complete biennially? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1 hour.
,What is the time frame for providing a final resident bill after discharge or
death? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Within 7 days.
What must be refunded within 30 days of death or discharge? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Any monies held.
What does informed consent entail for residents? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Adequate information about treatment, side effects,
alternatives, and the right to refuse treatment.
What is the requirement for pharmacies providing medications to
residents? - CORRECT ANSWERS-They must dispense medications in
a form maintained by the facility.
What type of phone access must facilities provide to residents? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Access to a cordless phone or a phone in a
private area.
What is the bed hold duration for private pay residents? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-30 days, paid in advance.
How long is the bed hold entitlement for Medicaid residents each year? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-15 days.
What is the statutory waiting period before filing a lawsuit against a
nursing home? - CORRECT ANSWERS-75 days.
What must a nursing home do within 75 days of a notice of intent to sue? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Reject the claim or make a settlement offer.
What is the time frame for accepting a settlement offer from a nursing
home? - CORRECT ANSWERS-15 days.
What is the statute of limitations for claims against nursing homes? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-2-6 years.
, What are punitive damages awarded for in nursing home cases? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
What is the maximum punitive damages award for negligence in caring for
a resident? - CORRECT ANSWERS-3 times the compensatory damages
or $1 million.
What is the license fee per bed for nursing homes in Florida? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-$100 per bed.
What is the resident protection fund fee per bed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-$0.50 per bed.
What is required for a facility to receive a license? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-A certificate of need.
What is the duration for an inactive facility license? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Up to 12 months, renewable for 6 months with progress
toward reopening.
How often must AHCA inspect a facility with a conditional license? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Every 3 months.
What are AHCA's rights regarding facility inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-They can enter at any reasonable time, 24/7.
How long must facilities keep copies of their inspection and complaint
reports? - CORRECT ANSWERS-For the prior 5 years.
What is the duration for posting survey results for each facility? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-For the prior 45 months.
Where must survey and complaint reports be kept in a facility? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-In the main lobby or a public place.
