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ARF Administrator

Certification

ARF ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS

What's_the_minimum_required_age_to_be_an_ARF_administrator_and_how_old_do_yo u_have_to_be_to_work_in_the_industry?_-Correct_answer~- 21 _Years_old_to_be_an_administrator

• 18 years_old_to_work_in_the_industry What_are_the_requirements_to_be_an_ARF_administrator_for_a 6 bed_facility?- Correct_answer~High_school_diploma_or_General_Education_Development(GED) What_are_the_requirements_to_be_an_ARF_administrator_for_a 7 - 15 bed_facility?- Correct_answer~ 1 year_of_experience_in_a_residential_care_facility What_are_the_requirements_to_be_an_ARF_administrator_for_a 16 - 49 bed_facility?- Correct_answer~ 15 units_of_college, 3 _in_nutrition,human_behavior_or_staff_relati ons_OR 1 year_of_experience_in_a_residential_care_facility What_are_the_requirements_to_be_an_ARF_administrator_for_a 50 or_more_bed_facil ity?- Correct_answer~ 60 units_of_college, 6 in_administration_or_staff_relations_OR 3 ye ars_of_experience_in_residential_care_facility What_is_one_of_the_requirements_to_be_an_ARF_administrator?- _Correct_answer~_Criminal_Record_Clearance

Prior_to_admitting_a_person_with_a_Mental_Disorder_the_facility_must_obtain:_ A.Approval_from_Community_Care_Licensing B.Mental_Health_Assessment C.Physician's_Order D.All_of_the_above-Correct_answer~*D.All_of_the_Above What_do_the_Activities_of_Daily_Life(ADL's)include?- Correct_answer~(Bad_Dudes_Talk_Trash_Everyday_Constantly) Bathing Dressing Toileting Transferring Eating Continence What_is_an_Administrator?- Correct_answer~A_licensee,or_the_adult_designated_by_the_licensee_to_act_in_his/ her_behalf_in_the_overall_management_of_the_facility(*adult_means_a_person_who is 18 _years_of_age_or_older,duh.) What_does_Basic_Rate_mean?- _Correct_answer~_The_rate_charged_by_a_facility_to_provide_basic_services

What_are_Basic_Services?_- _Correct_answer~The_services_required(by_applicable_law_and_regulation)to_be_pr ovided_by_the_licensee_in_order_to_obtain_and_maintain_a_community_care_facility_l icense What_is_California_Clearance_mean?- _Correct_answer~When_an_individual_has_no_felony_or_misdemeanor_convictions_re ported_by_the_California_Department_of_Justice(however,the_individual_may_have been_arrested_with_no_criminal_conviction,convicted_of_a_minor_traffic_offense_or_a djudicated_as_a_juvenile) What_does_Capacity_mean?- Correct_answer~It_is_the_maximum_number_of_persons(clients)authorized_to_be provided_care_and_supervision_at_any_one_time_in_any_licensed_facility What_does_Residency_mean?- Correct_answer~It_is_the_number_of_clients+staff_in_a_licensed_facility(live- ins_or_staying_overnight) *Anyone_that_resides_in_the_home_18+or_older_needs_to_be_live_scanned What_does_Control_of_Property_mean?- _Correct_answer~_The_right_to_enter,_occupy,and_maintain_the_operation_of_the_fac ility_property_with_regulatory_requirements. Evidence_of_control_property_may_include: A._Grant_Deed_showing_ownership;_OR B._Lease_Agreement_or_Rental_Agreement;_OR

What_is_a_Waiver?_-_Correct_answer~_These_are_non- transferrable_requests_to_waive_a_particular_regulation_on_a_facility- wide_basis.They_are_not_tied_to_a_specific_individual_and_may_remain_in_effect_reg ardless_of_changes_in_clients_and_staff What_is_an_Exemption?-_Correct_answer~A_non- transferrable_exception_to_the_requirements_of_Health_and_Safety_Code_Section 115 22 and_applicable_regulations What_is_a_License?- _Correct_answer~_An_authorization_to_operate_a_community_care_facility_and_to_pro vide_care_and_supervision.The_license_is_non_transferable What_is_a_Licensed_Professional?- _Correct_answer~_A_person_who_is_licensed_in_California_to_provide_medical_care_or therapy. (i.e._physicians_and_surgeons,_physician_assistants,_nurse_practitioners,_registered_nur ses,_licensed_vocational_nurses,_psychiatric_technicians,_physical_therapists,occupatio nal_therapists_and_respiratory_therapists_etc.) What_is_a_Licensee?- _Correct_answer~_The_adult,_firm,_partnership,_association,_corporation,_county,_city, _public_agency,or_other_governmental_entity_having_the_authority_and_responsibilit y_for_the_operation_a_licensed_community_care_facility What_is_a_Licensing_Agency?- _Correct_answer~_Is_the_State_Department_of_Social_Services_or_any_state,_county_o

r_other_public_agency_authorized_by_the_Department_to_assume_specified_licensing_ responsibilities_(pursuant_to_section_ 1511 of_the_Health_and_Safety_Code) What_is_a_Medical_Professional?- _Correct_answer~An_in_individual_who_is_licensed_or_certified_in_California_to_perf orm_the_necessary_medical_procedures_within_his/her_scope_of_practice(*similar_to _"Licensed_Professional"but_only_Doctors_and_Nurses_are_included_in_this_group) What_is_a_Needs_and_Service_Plan?- _Correct_answer~A_written_plan_that_identifies_the_specific_needs_of_an_individual client,and_outlines_those_services_necessary_to_meet_client's_identified_needs What_is_a_Non_ambulatory_Person?- _Correct_answer~_A_person_unable_to_leave_a_building_unassisted_under_emergency _conditions

• A_person_who_uses_postural_supports What_is_a_Provisional_License?_-_Correct_answer~A_temporary_non- renewable_license_for_issued_for_a_period_not_to_exceed 12 months What_is_a_Serious_Deficiency?- _Correct_answer~A_deficiency_that_presents_an_immediate_or_substantial_threat_to the_physical_health,mental_health_or_safety_of_the_clients_of_a_community_care_ce nter What_is_a_Social_Worker?- _Correct_answer~A_person_who_has_a_graduate_degree_from_an_accredited_school of_social_work

3._When_assisting_with_incontinent_care_or_when_cleaning_up_urine,_stool,or_vomit . 4._When_administering_first_aid_for_a_cut,_bleeding_wound,or_a_bloody_nose. 5._Use_gloves_only_one_time,for_one_incident_or_client. a._Staff_must_air_dry_their_hands_prior_to_putting_on_a_new_pair_of_gloves. 6.Dispose_of_used_gloves_immediately_after_use. What_is_a_Non_licensed_facility_and_Licensed_facility?- _Correct_answer~_Non_Licensed:

• Room_and_Board_
• No_Care
• Independent_Living Licensed:
• Provide_Care_and_Supervision_
• Medication
• Set_Meals
• Programs_(Day_programs)_
• 24/7_care What_is_the_Licensing_of_Integral_Facilities?_- _Correct_answer~_Upon_written_application_of_the_licensee,_the_licensing_agency_sha ll_have_the_authority_to_issue_a_single_license_for_separate_buildings_which_might_o

therwise_require_separate_licenses_provided_that_all_of_the_following_requirements_a re_met: 1._Separate_buildings_or_portions_of_the_facility_are_integral_components_of_a_single _program 2.All_components_of_the_program_are_managed_by_the_same_license 3.All_components_of_the_program_are_conducted_at_a_single_site_with_a_common address What_are_the_Limitations_on_Capacity_and_Ambulatory_Status?- _Correct_answer~_a)A_Licensee_shall_not_operate_a_facility_beyond_the_conditions and_limitations_specified_on_the_license,_including_the_capacity_limitation b)_Facilities_or_rooms_approved_for_ambulatory_clients_shall_not_be_used_by_non_a mbulatory_clients 1.Clients_whose_condition_becomes_non_ambulatory_shall_not_use_rooms_or_areas restricted_to_ambulatory_clients 2.The_licensing_agency_shall_have_the_authority_to_require_clients_who_use_ambula tory_sections_of_the_facility_to_demonstrate_that_they_are_ambulator What_shall_licensees_reveal_in_all_advertisements?- _Correct_answer~Facility_license_number What_are_False_Claims?-Correct_answer~- No_licensee,_officer,or_employee_of_a_license_shall_make_or_disseminate_any_false or_misleading_statement_regarding_the_facility_or_any_of_the_services_provided_by_t he_facility

No_licensee,_officer,_or_employee_of_a_licensee_shall_alter_a_license,_or_disseminate _and_altered_license

Facilities_with_nonresident_owners_shall_establish_procedures_to_comply_with_the_re quirements_of_this_section_on_or_before_July_1,1987. True_or_False? A 3 - month_start_up_fee_is_required_for_new_facilities._-_Correct_answer~True What_information_is_required_in_the_application_process_regarding_the_fire_departm ent?- _Correct_answer~_Name,address_and_telephone_number_of_the_city_or_county_fire department,_the_district_providing_fire_protection_services,or_the_State_Fire_Marshal 's_Office_having_jurisdiction_in_the_area_where_the_facility_is_located. Fire_Clearance- _Correct_answer~All_facilities_shall_secure_and_maintain_a_fire_clearance_approved by_the_city_or_county_fire_department,_the_district_providing_fire_protection_services ,or_the_State_Fire_Marshal 1.Exit_signs(designate_two_emergency_exits) 2. 2 - 3 _"all-purpose"fire_extinguishers(kitchen,_laundry_room,_garage) 3.Surge_Protectors All_community_care_facilities_where_water_for_human_consumption_is_from_a_privat e_source_shall_meet_the_following_requirements:-Correct_answer~- The_applicant_shall_provide_evidence_of_an_on- site_inspection_of_the_source_of_the_water_and_bacteriological_analysis_which_establi shes_the_safety_of_the_water,_conducted_by_the_local_health_department,_the_State of_Department_of_Health_Services_or_a_licensed_commercial_laboratory

*6_or_fewer_beds_requires_analysis_in_the_initial_licensing_phase,periodic_subseque nt_analysis_is_not_required_unless_evidence_supports_the_need_for_such_analysis_to protect_clients. How_often_should_disaster_drills_be_conducted?_-_Correct_answer~Every_six_months How_often_should_fire_drills_be_conducted?-_Correct_answer~Every 3 months Disaster/Fire_Drill_records_should_be_maintained_in_the_facility_for_how_long?- _Correct_answer~At_least 1 year Within 90 days_of_receipt_of_the_application_by_the_licensing_agency,the_licensing agency_shall_give_written_notice_to_the_applicant_of_one_of_the_following:- _Correct_answer~_1._Application_is_complete,_OR 2._The_application_is_deficient,_describing_what_documents_are_outstanding_and/or_i nadequate,and_informing_the_applicant_that_the_information_must_be_submitted_wi th 30 DAYS_of_the_date_of_the_notice. a.If_the_applicant_fails_to_submit_the_required_information_within 30 days_the_appl ication_shall_be_deemed_withdrawn_unless_either_the_licensing_agency_has_denied_t he_application_or_the_facility_is_under_construction Withdrawal_of_Application- _Correct_answer~_An_applicant_shall_have_the_right_to_withdraw_an_application,_suc h_a_withdrawal_must_be_in_writing A_licensee_has_the_right_to_bring_to_the_attention_of_the_department_of_the_licensi ng_agency_any_difference_of_opinion_between_the_licensee_and_licensing_representat

*A_processing_fee_of_$25_is_required_for_the_replacement_of_a_lost_certificate In_facilities_with_a_licensed_capacity_of_ 16 - 49 _clients,_one_employee_shall_be_designated_by_the_administrator_to_have_primary _responsibility_for_the_organization,conduct_and_evaluation_of_planned_activities.W hat_else_is_required_of_the_designated_employee?-Correct_answer~- The_designated_employee_shall_possess_at_least_six_months_of_experience_in_organiz ing_and_providing_planned_group_activities In_facilities_with_a_licensed_capacity_of 50 _or_more_clients,_one_employee_shall_hav e_full- time_responsibility_for_the_organization_conduct_and_evaluation_of_planned_activities ,_and_shall_be_given_assistance_as_necessary_in_order_to_ensure_that_all_clients_part icipate_in_accordance_with_their_interests_and_abilities.What_else_is_required_of_th e_designated_employee?-Correct_answer~- The_designated_employee_shall_possess_at_least_one_year_of_experience_in_organizin g_and_providing_planned_group_activities,_and_shall_be_knowledgable_in_the_evaluati on_of_client_needs,_the_supervision_of_other_employees,and_the_training_of_volunt eers. Participation_of_volunteers_in_planned_activities_shall_be_encouraged.What_are_the parameters_of_the_said_volunteers?-Correct_answer~- Shall_be_under_direction_and_supervision_of_the_employee_designated_as_responsibl e_for_the_activity_program.

• Cannot_volunteer_over_ 16 _hours_a_week
• Volunteers_assisting_clients/residents_MUST_be_live_scanned
• Volunteers_should_never_be_substituted_for_an_employee In_facilities_with_a_licensed_capacity_of_ 16 _or_more_clients_an_employee_shall_be_d esignated_to_have_primary_responsibility_for_food_planning,_preparation_and_service.

What_is_required_of_the_designated_employee?-_Correct_answer~_Shall_receive_on- the- job_training_or_shall_have_related_experiences_as_evidence_by_safe_and_effective_job _performance. Whenever_a_client_who_relies_upon_others_to_perform_all_activities_of_daily_living_i s_present,what_is_the_minimum_staffing_requirement?- _Correct_answer~There_shall_be_a_staff- client_ratio_of_ONE_DIRECT_CARE_STAFF_to_THREE_CLIENTS Employees_providing_night_supervision(10pm_to_7am)_shall_be_available_to_assist_in the_care_and_supervision_of_clients_in_the_event_of_an_emergency_and_shall_receiv e_training_in_the_following:-Correct_answer~- Facility's_planned_emergency_procedures

• First_Aid In_facilities_providing_care_and_supervision_for_ 15 or_fewer_clients,there_must_be:- Correct_answer~-At_least_one_person,_on_call,on_the_premises In_facilities_providing_care_and_supervision_for 16 to 100 clients,there_must_be:- Correct_answer~-At_least_one_person_on_duty,_on_the_premises,awake
• Another_person_must_be_on_call_and_capable_of_responding_within_ 30 minutes In_facilities_providing_care_and_supervision_for 101 to 200 clients,there_must_be:- Correct_answer~-At_least_one_person_on_call,_on_the_premises
• Another_person_on_duty,_on_the_premises_and_awake

What_are_unacceptable_employment_inquiries?_-Correct_answer~-Religion

• Credit_Report In_facilities_providing_meals_to_clients,the_following_shall_apply:- _Correct_answer~All_food_shall_by_safe_and_of_the_quality_and_quantity_necessary to_meet_the_needs_of_the_clients: Each_meal_shall_meet_at_least_1/3_of_the_servings_recommended_in_the_USDA_Basic _Food_Group_Plan- Daily_Food_Guide_for_the_age_group_served._All_food_shall_be_selected,stored,prep ared_and_served_in_a_safe_and_healthful_manner. Where_all_food_is_provided_by_the_facility,arrangements_shall_be_made_so_that_eac h_client_has_available_at_least_three_meals_per_day. Not_more_than_____hours_shall_elapse_between_the_third_meal_one_day_and_first meal_of_the_following_day-Correct_answer~ 15 hours Menus_shall_be_made_available_for_review_by_the_clients_or_their_authorized_repres entatives_and_the_licensing_agency_upon_request. Menus_shall_be_written_at_least_one_week_in_advance_and_copies_of_the_menus_as served_shall_be_dated_and_kept_on_file_for_how_many_days?- _Correct_answer~At_least 30 days Commercial_Foods- _Correct_answer~_Needs_approval_by_appropriate_federal,_state_and_local_authorities ._All_foods_shall_be_selected,_transported,_stored,_prepared_and_served_so_as_to_be

_free_from_contamination_and_spoilage_and_shall_be_for_human_consumption.Food in_damaged_container_shall_not_be_accepted,used_or_retained Milk-Correct_answer~- Powdered_Milk_can_not_be_used_as_a_beverage_but_shall_be_allowed_in_cooking_an d_baking

• Raw_Milk_can_not_be_used
• Pasteurized_Milk_CAN_be_used All_Foods_or_beverages_capable_of_supporting_rapid_and_progressive_growth_of_micr oorganisms_which_can_cause_food_infections_or_food_intoxications_shall_be_stored_in covered_containers_at_what_temperature?- Correct_answer~ 45 degrees_F_or_less(7.2_degrees_C) All_dishes_and_utensils_used_for_eating_and_drinking_and_in_the_preparation_of_food _and_drink,shall_be_cleaned_and_sanitized_how_often?- Correct_answer~After_each_usage Dishwashing_machines_shall_reach_a_temperature_of________degrees_F_during_the_w ashing_and/or_drying_cycle_to_ensure_that_dishes_and_utensils_are_cleaned_and_sani tized.-Correct_answer~ 165 degrees_F(74_degrees_C) _________________shall_be_provided_for_self-help_in_eating_as_needed_by_clients.- _Correct_answer~_Adaptive_devices i.e._sippy_cups,_easy_hold_utensils