CALA Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

Under the ADA, an assisted living facility is generally required to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would:

Accepted Answer

Cause undue hardship to the facility

Answer

The ADA allows facilities to deny accommodations only if providing them would cause undue hardship, considering cost and operational impact.

Question 2

Which agency is primarily responsible for investigating complaints of elder abuse in assisted living facilities at the state level?

Accepted Answer

Adult Protective Services (APS)

Answer

Adult Protective Services investigates reports of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in community-based settings including assisted living.

Question 3

A facility's state license is set to expire. The administrator submits the renewal application late. What is the MOST LIKELY regulatory consequence?

Accepted Answer

The facility risks operating without a valid license and may face fines

Answer

Operating with an expired license exposes a facility to civil penalties, citations, and possible closure depending on state law.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Resident Bill of Rights in an assisted living facility?

Accepted Answer

To define residents' legal and civil protections while in care

Answer

The Resident Bill of Rights enumerates the legal protections, dignity standards, and civil rights guaranteed to individuals receiving care.

Question 5

If a resident with dementia is found to be a potential danger to themselves and others, the administrator must balance safety with which key regulatory principle?

Accepted Answer

Resident autonomy and least restrictive environment

Answer

Regulations require facilities to use the least restrictive approach possible, balancing safety with respect for resident autonomy.

(CALA) Certified Assisted Living Administrator Practice Test

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CALA Regulatory Compliance 3