2024 FLORIDA ALF CORE COMPETENCY
MULTIPLE CHOICE ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
Exam
When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature
of at least XX when residents are AWAKE. - answeran indoor temperature of at least
72°F (22°C) shall be maintained
AGENCY - answerAgency for Health Care Administration
AGING IN PLACE - answerprocess of providing increased or adjusted services to a
person to compensate for physical or mental decline that may occur with the aging
process in order to maximize a person's dignity and independence and permit them to
remain in a familiar, non institutional resident environment for as long as possible.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY - answerany building or residential facility provides
housing, meals and one or more personal services for a period exceeding 24 hours to
one or more adults who are not relatives of the owner or administrator. Residents do not
require the 24-hour nursing.
DEPARTMENT - answerDepartment of Elderly Affairs
EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE - answermeans acts beyond personal services /
ADL's may be performed by persons licensed under part 1 chapter 464. TOTAL CARE
PERSONAL SERVICES / ADL's - answerdirect physical assistance or supervision of the
activities of daily living, the self-administration of medication. Does not include
transferring, medical, nursing, dental or mental health services.
LIMITED NURSING SERVICES - answerfor ALF residents who meet admissions
criteria but do NOT require 24 hour nursing supervision. May include routine dressings,
care of casts, braces and splints.
,When residents are asleep, what is the min inside temperature at night? - answer68
degrees
When the outside temperature is 90 degrees or less, what is the maximum inside
temperature permitted? - answerMaximum indoor temperature is 85 degrees with
mechanical cooling devices
When it is hotter than 90 degrees outside- what temp must remain inside at night and
day? - answer81.
Maximum temperature allowed inside a resident space? As per EEC/ CEMP Hurricane
Irma regulations. - answer90 degrees maximum indoor temp allowed.
What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not
comprised of apartments? - answer35 sq ft
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq
ft of living space per adult day care client? true or false - answerTrue
IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must
you have? - answerextra 35 sq ft
When calculating the minimum square footage requirements for living and dining space
who else besides residents MUST be included? - answerlive-in staff and family
members must be included in the ratio.
T/F ...ALF's must provide areas separate from bedrooms for activities - answerTrue
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
single occupancy? - answer80 sq ft
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
double occupancy? - answer60 sq ft per person. Total min 120 sqft
In an ALF, how many toilets and sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person to
accommodate all residents, live in staff and family members. - answer1 sink: toilet per 6
people
1 bathtub per 8 people NEW for 2019
when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have job descriptions. - answerNo
you do not
A resident room must have the following if provided by an ALF: - answerbed, no smaller
than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet/ wardrobe/place to hang clothes,
dresser, a table or nightstand, floor or table lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if
requested.
,Mandatory physical plant standards include: - answerno standing water; keeping all
electrical mechanics in good working order; keeping a set of master keys on the
property at all times; providing adequate clean non-stained, no rips/ tear linens/ laundry
services. Must have policy on bed bugs.
Legacy Facilities are... - answercommunities that have received certificate of occupancy
before July 1, 2016 and comply with 1994 1995 editions of the National Fire Protection
Association , Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A.
NFPA is - answerNational Fire Protection Association
T/ F? Every facility shall post a copy of the last inspection report of the agency for that
facility in a prominent location within the facility so as to be accessible to all residents
and the public. Upon request, the facility shall also provide a copy of the report to any
resident or to an applicant to the facility. - answerTRUE- 429.35 (3)
Fire evacuation capability determination must be completed when? - answerWithin 6
months of becoming licensed as an ALF.
Resident bathrooms MUST have - answera working door
T/ F Cooking operations in small legacy facilities (16 beds or less) must comply with
ventilation standards like bigger (17 or more beds)? - answerFALSE
Legacy facilities that are fully sprinklered must conduct how may fire drills per year? -
answer6 drills per year; NEW FOR 2019; if legacy facility is sprinklered and in full
compliance with AHJ- Authority having jurisdiction- usually the fire marshall- then only
need 1 drill b/w 11p-7am and can conduct the second mandatory overnight drill before
11pm.
Legacy facilities that are NOT sprinklered must conduct how may fire drills per year? -
answer12 per year total with one monthly and at least 4 drills on each shift. NEW FOR
2019
A sprinklered ALF that receives a certificate of occupancy on or after July 1, 2016 must
conduct how many fire drills per year and when? - answer6 drills per year with a min of
2 when residents are asleep.
An ALF that receives a certificate of occupancy on or after July 1, 2016 must comply
with ____ fire standards? - answerNFPA 101 and NFPA 101A current editions
AHJ - answerAuthority Having Jurisdiction
Who is the Final Administrative Interpreting Authority? - answerState Fire Marshall
, how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do - answer2
Who must participate in resident elopement drills? - answerAll direct care staff and
administrators.
Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with residents residing in secured areas
must complete what level of training? - answerLevel 1 Alzheimer's training within ??
months AND Level 2 training within ?? months.
Perimeter or egress control devices and equipment must... - answercomply with all life
safety requirements
How often does the CEMP need to be updated/ reviewed and approved? - answerThe
comprehensive emergency management plan must be updated and approved annually
by the County Emergency Management Agency.
What needs to be in a CEMP? - answeremergency evacuation transportation; sheltering
arrangements; post disaster activities; provisions for emergency power, food and water;
post disaster transportation; supplies; staffing; emergency equipment individual
identification of residents; transfer or records; communication with families and
responses to family inquiries. 429.41 (b)
How long does a facility need to retain AHCA inspections? - answer5 years
How long does a facility need to retain resident contracts? - answer5 years
How long does a facility need to retain resident records? - answer2 years
T/ F? If you have 16 or less residents, you do not need to have an accessible phone? -
answerFalse! Must have an accessible phone available to all residents with at least one
per floor if more than 17 residents.
When should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed? - answerwithin 6
months after the date of licensure to review the sprinklers and points of safety
evacuation drills.
How often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority? - answeronce a
year
How many fire drills must be done if you have sprinklers ? - answer6 times a year- NEW
FOR 2019 with a min of 2 drills when residents are asleep.
What level back ground screening must any employee have that has ANY contact with
a resident? - answerLevel 2 AHCA background screening
who are the key people: - answerThe licensee holder, if an individual
MULTIPLE CHOICE ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
Exam
When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature
of at least XX when residents are AWAKE. - answeran indoor temperature of at least
72°F (22°C) shall be maintained
AGENCY - answerAgency for Health Care Administration
AGING IN PLACE - answerprocess of providing increased or adjusted services to a
person to compensate for physical or mental decline that may occur with the aging
process in order to maximize a person's dignity and independence and permit them to
remain in a familiar, non institutional resident environment for as long as possible.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY - answerany building or residential facility provides
housing, meals and one or more personal services for a period exceeding 24 hours to
one or more adults who are not relatives of the owner or administrator. Residents do not
require the 24-hour nursing.
DEPARTMENT - answerDepartment of Elderly Affairs
EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE - answermeans acts beyond personal services /
ADL's may be performed by persons licensed under part 1 chapter 464. TOTAL CARE
PERSONAL SERVICES / ADL's - answerdirect physical assistance or supervision of the
activities of daily living, the self-administration of medication. Does not include
transferring, medical, nursing, dental or mental health services.
LIMITED NURSING SERVICES - answerfor ALF residents who meet admissions
criteria but do NOT require 24 hour nursing supervision. May include routine dressings,
care of casts, braces and splints.
,When residents are asleep, what is the min inside temperature at night? - answer68
degrees
When the outside temperature is 90 degrees or less, what is the maximum inside
temperature permitted? - answerMaximum indoor temperature is 85 degrees with
mechanical cooling devices
When it is hotter than 90 degrees outside- what temp must remain inside at night and
day? - answer81.
Maximum temperature allowed inside a resident space? As per EEC/ CEMP Hurricane
Irma regulations. - answer90 degrees maximum indoor temp allowed.
What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not
comprised of apartments? - answer35 sq ft
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq
ft of living space per adult day care client? true or false - answerTrue
IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must
you have? - answerextra 35 sq ft
When calculating the minimum square footage requirements for living and dining space
who else besides residents MUST be included? - answerlive-in staff and family
members must be included in the ratio.
T/F ...ALF's must provide areas separate from bedrooms for activities - answerTrue
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
single occupancy? - answer80 sq ft
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
double occupancy? - answer60 sq ft per person. Total min 120 sqft
In an ALF, how many toilets and sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person to
accommodate all residents, live in staff and family members. - answer1 sink: toilet per 6
people
1 bathtub per 8 people NEW for 2019
when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have job descriptions. - answerNo
you do not
A resident room must have the following if provided by an ALF: - answerbed, no smaller
than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet/ wardrobe/place to hang clothes,
dresser, a table or nightstand, floor or table lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if
requested.
,Mandatory physical plant standards include: - answerno standing water; keeping all
electrical mechanics in good working order; keeping a set of master keys on the
property at all times; providing adequate clean non-stained, no rips/ tear linens/ laundry
services. Must have policy on bed bugs.
Legacy Facilities are... - answercommunities that have received certificate of occupancy
before July 1, 2016 and comply with 1994 1995 editions of the National Fire Protection
Association , Life Safety Code NFPA 101 and NFPA 101A.
NFPA is - answerNational Fire Protection Association
T/ F? Every facility shall post a copy of the last inspection report of the agency for that
facility in a prominent location within the facility so as to be accessible to all residents
and the public. Upon request, the facility shall also provide a copy of the report to any
resident or to an applicant to the facility. - answerTRUE- 429.35 (3)
Fire evacuation capability determination must be completed when? - answerWithin 6
months of becoming licensed as an ALF.
Resident bathrooms MUST have - answera working door
T/ F Cooking operations in small legacy facilities (16 beds or less) must comply with
ventilation standards like bigger (17 or more beds)? - answerFALSE
Legacy facilities that are fully sprinklered must conduct how may fire drills per year? -
answer6 drills per year; NEW FOR 2019; if legacy facility is sprinklered and in full
compliance with AHJ- Authority having jurisdiction- usually the fire marshall- then only
need 1 drill b/w 11p-7am and can conduct the second mandatory overnight drill before
11pm.
Legacy facilities that are NOT sprinklered must conduct how may fire drills per year? -
answer12 per year total with one monthly and at least 4 drills on each shift. NEW FOR
2019
A sprinklered ALF that receives a certificate of occupancy on or after July 1, 2016 must
conduct how many fire drills per year and when? - answer6 drills per year with a min of
2 when residents are asleep.
An ALF that receives a certificate of occupancy on or after July 1, 2016 must comply
with ____ fire standards? - answerNFPA 101 and NFPA 101A current editions
AHJ - answerAuthority Having Jurisdiction
Who is the Final Administrative Interpreting Authority? - answerState Fire Marshall
, how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do - answer2
Who must participate in resident elopement drills? - answerAll direct care staff and
administrators.
Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with residents residing in secured areas
must complete what level of training? - answerLevel 1 Alzheimer's training within ??
months AND Level 2 training within ?? months.
Perimeter or egress control devices and equipment must... - answercomply with all life
safety requirements
How often does the CEMP need to be updated/ reviewed and approved? - answerThe
comprehensive emergency management plan must be updated and approved annually
by the County Emergency Management Agency.
What needs to be in a CEMP? - answeremergency evacuation transportation; sheltering
arrangements; post disaster activities; provisions for emergency power, food and water;
post disaster transportation; supplies; staffing; emergency equipment individual
identification of residents; transfer or records; communication with families and
responses to family inquiries. 429.41 (b)
How long does a facility need to retain AHCA inspections? - answer5 years
How long does a facility need to retain resident contracts? - answer5 years
How long does a facility need to retain resident records? - answer2 years
T/ F? If you have 16 or less residents, you do not need to have an accessible phone? -
answerFalse! Must have an accessible phone available to all residents with at least one
per floor if more than 17 residents.
When should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed? - answerwithin 6
months after the date of licensure to review the sprinklers and points of safety
evacuation drills.
How often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority? - answeronce a
year
How many fire drills must be done if you have sprinklers ? - answer6 times a year- NEW
FOR 2019 with a min of 2 drills when residents are asleep.
What level back ground screening must any employee have that has ANY contact with
a resident? - answerLevel 2 AHCA background screening
who are the key people: - answerThe licensee holder, if an individual
