CSS Assisted Living Operations Flashcards
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What is the primary regulatory body that oversees assisted living facilities in the United States?
Answer: Individual state health or social services departments
Assisted living facilities are regulated primarily at the state level by health or social services departments, unlike nursing homes which have additional federal oversight.
What is a 'negotiated risk agreement' in assisted living?
Answer: A documented agreement allowing a resident to make choices that carry personal risk while the facility notes the risks discussed
Negotiated risk agreements document conversations where residents choose options that carry personal risk, balancing autonomy with the facility's duty of care.
What staffing ratio is MOST critical to monitor in an assisted living facility for resident safety?
Answer: Direct care worker-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends
Direct care worker-to-resident ratios, particularly during evenings, nights, and weekends, are the most critical staffing metric for resident safety and timely response to needs.
Which of the following is typically required in an assisted living resident's service plan?
Answer: Assessment findings, identified needs, services to be provided, and resident preferences and goals
A comprehensive service plan documents the resident's assessed needs, agreed-upon services, frequency, responsible parties, and the resident's personal preferences and goals.
Under federal fair housing law, what must an assisted living facility provide to a resident with a disability?
Answer: Reasonable accommodations that allow the resident to have equal opportunity to use and enjoy the facility
The Fair Housing Act requires housing providers, including many assisted living facilities, to make reasonable accommodations and modifications for residents with disabilities.
What does 'level of care' determination mean in assisted living admission?
Answer: Assessing the intensity of services and support needed to match the resident to an appropriate care setting
Level of care assessment determines how much assistance, supervision, or skilled services a prospective resident requires to safely match them to the appropriate care setting and pricing tier.
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