NJ Assisted Living Administrator
CALA Course Regulations, Values,
and Staff Responsibilities31
What is the primary goal of the NJ 56 Hour CALA Course? - ANSWERS-To educate aspiring
assisted living administrators on the path to becoming certified and proficient in regulatory
guidelines.
What does CALA stand for? - ANSWERS-Certified Assisted Living Administrator.
Which department sets the requirements for the CALA course in New Jersey? - ANSWERS-New
Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
What are the five assisted living values? - ANSWERS-Independence, choice, individuality, dignity,
and privacy.
What is the significance of privacy in assisted living? - ANSWERS-Residents must feel confident
in their private space, with lockable doors and staff respecting their privacy.
What is the importance of individuality in assisted living? - ANSWERS-It acknowledges that all
residents are different and must be respected for their unique identities and beliefs.
What does the value of choice entail in assisted living? - ANSWERS-It allows residents to make
their own decisions about their actions and lives.
What does dignity refer to in the context of assisted living values? - ANSWERS-The attribute of
being deserving of respect and esteem, often linked to a person's conduct and presentation.
,What does independence mean for residents in assisted living? - ANSWERS-The ability to do
things for oneself and make personal decisions without outside influence.
What is covered on Day One of the CALA course? - ANSWERS-Assisted Living Values, Resident
Rights, and Policy and Procedure.
What are the topics covered in the CALA course? - ANSWERS-New Jersey's Assisted Living
Regulations, Assisted Living Concepts, Human Resources, Nursing Care, Risk Management, and
Documentation Protocols.
What is the purpose of the Operations and Clinical Practicum in the CALA course? - ANSWERS-
To provide hands-on experience in assisted living operations and clinical practices.
What is the expected outcome of completing the CALA course? - ANSWERS-Candidates are
qualified to take the New Jersey Department of Health Certified Assisted Living Administrator
exam.
How many resident rights are there, and what do the first six address? - ANSWERS-There are
forty-two resident rights, with rights 1-6 addressing assisted living values.
What should staff do to uphold assisted living values during their interactions with residents? -
ANSWERS-Staff must communicate effectively and respect residents' autonomy and individual
needs.
What is the role of an assisted living administrator regarding staff training on values? -
ANSWERS-Administrators must ensure staff understand and implement assisted living values
consistently.
, What scenario illustrates a failure to adhere to assisted living values? - ANSWERS-Joan dressing
Mr. Smith against his wishes due to time constraints, ignoring his independence and dignity.
What could Joan have done differently to honor assisted living values? - ANSWERS-She could
have allowed Mr. Smith to dress himself, respecting his independence and choice.
What is the fundamental principle underlying the philosophy of assisted living? - ANSWERS-To
offer a comprehensive wellness program that considers individual health preferences and
wellness objectives.
What must be posted in common areas and staff areas of an assisted living facility? - ANSWERS-
Resident rights must be posted conspicuously.
What is the responsibility of the administrator regarding resident rights? - ANSWERS-The
administrator must ensure adherence to resident rights and review them with residents during
the initial interview.
How many resident rights are there in assisted living? - ANSWERS-There are 42 resident rights.
What is the purpose of resident rights in assisted living? - ANSWERS-To ensure residents are
treated fairly and without fear of retribution, abuse, or malice.
What is meant by 'aging in place' in assisted living? - ANSWERS-Aging in place refers to keeping
residents in their chosen homes by providing services that accommodate their increasing needs.
What happens when a resident's care needs exceed what an ALF can provide? - ANSWERS-The
discharge process must begin when the level of care needed is beyond what the ALF can
adequately provide.
CALA Course Regulations, Values,
and Staff Responsibilities31
What is the primary goal of the NJ 56 Hour CALA Course? - ANSWERS-To educate aspiring
assisted living administrators on the path to becoming certified and proficient in regulatory
guidelines.
What does CALA stand for? - ANSWERS-Certified Assisted Living Administrator.
Which department sets the requirements for the CALA course in New Jersey? - ANSWERS-New
Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
What are the five assisted living values? - ANSWERS-Independence, choice, individuality, dignity,
and privacy.
What is the significance of privacy in assisted living? - ANSWERS-Residents must feel confident
in their private space, with lockable doors and staff respecting their privacy.
What is the importance of individuality in assisted living? - ANSWERS-It acknowledges that all
residents are different and must be respected for their unique identities and beliefs.
What does the value of choice entail in assisted living? - ANSWERS-It allows residents to make
their own decisions about their actions and lives.
What does dignity refer to in the context of assisted living values? - ANSWERS-The attribute of
being deserving of respect and esteem, often linked to a person's conduct and presentation.
,What does independence mean for residents in assisted living? - ANSWERS-The ability to do
things for oneself and make personal decisions without outside influence.
What is covered on Day One of the CALA course? - ANSWERS-Assisted Living Values, Resident
Rights, and Policy and Procedure.
What are the topics covered in the CALA course? - ANSWERS-New Jersey's Assisted Living
Regulations, Assisted Living Concepts, Human Resources, Nursing Care, Risk Management, and
Documentation Protocols.
What is the purpose of the Operations and Clinical Practicum in the CALA course? - ANSWERS-
To provide hands-on experience in assisted living operations and clinical practices.
What is the expected outcome of completing the CALA course? - ANSWERS-Candidates are
qualified to take the New Jersey Department of Health Certified Assisted Living Administrator
exam.
How many resident rights are there, and what do the first six address? - ANSWERS-There are
forty-two resident rights, with rights 1-6 addressing assisted living values.
What should staff do to uphold assisted living values during their interactions with residents? -
ANSWERS-Staff must communicate effectively and respect residents' autonomy and individual
needs.
What is the role of an assisted living administrator regarding staff training on values? -
ANSWERS-Administrators must ensure staff understand and implement assisted living values
consistently.
, What scenario illustrates a failure to adhere to assisted living values? - ANSWERS-Joan dressing
Mr. Smith against his wishes due to time constraints, ignoring his independence and dignity.
What could Joan have done differently to honor assisted living values? - ANSWERS-She could
have allowed Mr. Smith to dress himself, respecting his independence and choice.
What is the fundamental principle underlying the philosophy of assisted living? - ANSWERS-To
offer a comprehensive wellness program that considers individual health preferences and
wellness objectives.
What must be posted in common areas and staff areas of an assisted living facility? - ANSWERS-
Resident rights must be posted conspicuously.
What is the responsibility of the administrator regarding resident rights? - ANSWERS-The
administrator must ensure adherence to resident rights and review them with residents during
the initial interview.
How many resident rights are there in assisted living? - ANSWERS-There are 42 resident rights.
What is the purpose of resident rights in assisted living? - ANSWERS-To ensure residents are
treated fairly and without fear of retribution, abuse, or malice.
What is meant by 'aging in place' in assisted living? - ANSWERS-Aging in place refers to keeping
residents in their chosen homes by providing services that accommodate their increasing needs.
What happens when a resident's care needs exceed what an ALF can provide? - ANSWERS-The
discharge process must begin when the level of care needed is beyond what the ALF can
adequately provide.
