ADC ADC - Certified Activity Director Budget Management and Resource Allocation 3

Question 1

When writing a grant application for activity programming funds, the MOST critical section is:

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The needs statement that clearly documents resident population needs and programming gaps

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The visual design and formatting of the cover page

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The comprehensive list of all staff names and credentials

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The facility's total annual operating revenue figures

Question 2

Which of the following is an appropriate fundraising activity for an activity department?

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Hosting a community craft fair where resident-made items are sold with resident consent and participation

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Charging residents mandatory fees for all standard programming

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Selling resident personal belongings without obtaining proper permission

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Operating gambling activities without required state licensing and permits

Question 3

Federal regulations under CMS prohibit activity directors from:

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Requiring residents to pay fees for federally mandated activity programming

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Requesting voluntary donations from community organizations for programming

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Hosting volunteer and community partner appreciation events

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Applying for private or public foundation grants for enhanced programming

Question 4

A local foundation offers a grant specifically for aging-in-place technology. An activity director should:

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Evaluate whether the technology genuinely aligns with resident needs and facility goals before applying

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Apply only if the facility is classified as a nursing home

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Apply for the maximum available amount regardless of actual need

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Decline automatically because technology does not qualify as an activity

Question 5

After receiving a grant award, an activity director's PRIMARY obligation is to:

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Use funds strictly according to grant terms, maintain accurate records, and submit all required reports

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Spend all grant funds as quickly as possible before the deadline

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Keep all grant details confidential from administration and other departments

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Reallocate any unused grant funds to other departmental needs without approval

Question 6

The BEST way to build sustainable long-term funding for an activity department is to:

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Develop diverse funding streams including the facility budget, community partnerships, grants, and fundraising

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Rely exclusively on the facility's annual budget allocation as the sole funding source

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Continuously request emergency budget increases when shortfalls occur

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Depend on individual staff members to personally purchase needed supplies