ALF Regulatory Compliance & Licensing 2

Question 1

An assisted living facility's license typically must be displayed in what manner?

Accepted Answer

Posted conspicuously in a public area of the facility

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Kept in a locked administrative file

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Displayed only during survey visits

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Filed exclusively with the state agency

Question 2

What is generally required before an ALF can increase its licensed bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

Approval from the state licensing agency

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A vote of the resident council

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Notification to the local newspaper

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Approval from the facility's insurance carrier only

Question 3

A facility receives a statement of deficiencies after a survey. What document must it typically submit in response?

Accepted Answer

A plan of correction

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A certificate of need

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An incident report

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A variance request

Question 4

Which of the following would most likely constitute operating an unlicensed assisted living facility?

Accepted Answer

Providing housing plus personal care services to unrelated adults without a license

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Renting apartments to seniors with no services provided

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Operating a licensed adult day care program

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A family caring for an elderly relative at home

Question 5

What typically happens to an ALF license when the facility is sold to a new owner?

Accepted Answer

The license is not transferable and the new owner must apply for a new license

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The license automatically transfers with the property deed

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The license transfers after a 30-day grace period

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The license is split between old and new owners

Question 6

An administrator discovers a staff member's professional certification has lapsed. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the staff member from duties requiring the certification until it is renewed

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Allow the staff member to continue working while renewal is pending

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Report the staff member to law enforcement

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Terminate the staff member immediately without review

Question 7

Which agency action generally allows a facility to keep operating while alleged violations are contested?

Accepted Answer

A provisional or conditional license

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An emergency suspension order

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License revocation

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A cease and desist order