ARF Staff Qualifications Flashcards
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What is the minimum staff-to-resident ratio required during nighttime hours at an ARF?
Answer: At least one awake staff member on duty at all times
At least one awake and on-duty staff member must be present in the facility at all times, including overnight hours.
What continuing education is required for ARF administrators annually?
Answer: A minimum of 40 hours of relevant continuing education
ARF administrators must complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education each year to maintain their certification.
Can an ARF licensee serve simultaneously as the facility administrator?
Answer: Yes, if they meet the administrator qualifications
An ARF licensee may also serve as the administrator provided they meet all required administrator qualifications.
ARF staff who assist residents with medications must complete which specific training?
Answer: A DSS-approved medication training course
Staff who assist residents with self-administration of medications must complete a DSS-approved medication training course.
What documentation must an ARF maintain for each staff member?
Answer: Personnel file with training records, clearances, and employment history
ARFs must maintain a complete personnel file for each employee including training records, background clearances, and employment history.
If an ARF staff member's background clearance is revoked after hire, what must the administrator do?
Answer: Immediately remove the staff member from any resident contact
A revoked background clearance requires the immediate removal of the staff member from any contact with residents — no waiting period is permitted.