ALF Administrators CORE Questions and answers for ALF core
training test for Florida completed 2023| AGRADE
True or false, a facility can lack someone who can access facility and resident records for up to 4 hours. -
ANSWER>> False, someone who can access those files must be present at all times in case of
emergency
In facilities with ____ or more residents, there must be a staff member awake all hours of day and night. -
ANSWER>> 17
True or false, someone with first aid and CPR training (which is currently updated and valid) must be
present at all times. - ANSWER>> True
During a period of temporary absence of the administrator of more than 48 hours, what must be done? -
ANSWER>> Staff who is at least 21 must be physically present and designated in writing to be in charge
of facility.
What staff doesn't count toward minimum staffing hours? - ANSWER>> Staff who exclusively deal with
grounds or building maintenance, clerical, or food prep
When can an administrator or manager's hours be counted toward minimum staffing hours? -
ANSWER>> When they are actively involved in the day to day operation and is listed on the facility's
staffing schedule.
Upon request, does a facility have to make a direct care staff's schedule available to a resident or
representative? - ANSWER>> Yes
When may ACHA require additional staff? - ANSWER>> When facility fails to meet fire safety standards
or ACHA decides facility doesn't have enough staff to provide resident supervision
What training must be completed by staff who provide direct care to residents? - ANSWER>> Minimum of
one hour in service training about infection control *before* providing personal care
Minimum of one hour on the following subjects: reporting major and adverse incidents and the facility's
emergency procedure; resident's rights and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploration
Minimum of 3 hour training regarding resident behavior and needs and providing assistance with ADLs
Must be completed within first 30 days
What training must be completed by staff who serve and prepare food? - ANSWER>> One hour training
in safe food handling practices within first 30 days
What training should be provided to all staff? - ANSWER>> Elopement response policies and procedures
, One time education course on HIV/AIDS
Must be completed within first 30 days
What are the training requirements for the person designated as responsible for the facility's food service?
- ANSWER>> A minimum of 2 hours of continuing education in topics of nutrition and food service in an
ALF
What training must an ECC admin or ECC supervisor complete? - ANSWER>> In addition to CORE
training, 4 hours of initial training in ECC prior to receiving ECC license or within 3 months of employment
& a minimum of 4 hours of continuing education every two years in topics relating to the needs of frail
elderly or disabled persons or persons with Alzheimer & related disorders
ECC staff must complete what training? - ANSWER>> 2 hours of in service training within 6 months of
employment
LMH staff must complete what training? - ANSWER>> 6 hours of specialized training with working with
people with mental health diagnoses from DCF within 6 months of employment & a minimum of 3 hours of
continuing education every 2 years in subjects dealing with mental health
Staff in regular contact with residents who have Alzheimer's and related disorders must complete what
training and when? - ANSWER>> Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Level I Training within 3
months of employment.
Staff who provide direct care with residents who have Alzheimer's and related disorders must complete
what training and when? - ANSWER>> Level I within 3 months and then Alzheimer's Disease and
Related Disorders Level II within 9 months of employment (4 additional training hours); 4 hours of
continuing education annually
What items must be documented for training requirements? - ANSWER>> Title of the program; the
subject matter; training program agenda; the number of hours; trainee's name, date or participation, and
location of program; and training provider's name, dated signature and credentials
True or false, facility's meals must be offered in a variety of meals adapted to the food habits and
preferences of the residents and be prepared through standardized recipes - ANSWER>> True
Are standardized recipes required for facilities with 16 or fewer beds? - ANSWER>> No
How often must menus be reviewed and by whom? - ANSWER>> Annually by a licensed or registered
dietitian or licensed nutritionist
Should portion sizes be determined and written down for the annual review? - ANSWER>> Yes, and they
must be indicated on the menus or on a separate sheet
How long must substitutions be kept on file? - ANSWER>> 6 months
How long in advance must the menus be planned? - ANSWER>> 1 week
True or false, menus do not need to be posted or easily available to residents. - ANSWER>> False
Therapeutic diets must be identified on the menu. - ANSWER>> True
training test for Florida completed 2023| AGRADE
True or false, a facility can lack someone who can access facility and resident records for up to 4 hours. -
ANSWER>> False, someone who can access those files must be present at all times in case of
emergency
In facilities with ____ or more residents, there must be a staff member awake all hours of day and night. -
ANSWER>> 17
True or false, someone with first aid and CPR training (which is currently updated and valid) must be
present at all times. - ANSWER>> True
During a period of temporary absence of the administrator of more than 48 hours, what must be done? -
ANSWER>> Staff who is at least 21 must be physically present and designated in writing to be in charge
of facility.
What staff doesn't count toward minimum staffing hours? - ANSWER>> Staff who exclusively deal with
grounds or building maintenance, clerical, or food prep
When can an administrator or manager's hours be counted toward minimum staffing hours? -
ANSWER>> When they are actively involved in the day to day operation and is listed on the facility's
staffing schedule.
Upon request, does a facility have to make a direct care staff's schedule available to a resident or
representative? - ANSWER>> Yes
When may ACHA require additional staff? - ANSWER>> When facility fails to meet fire safety standards
or ACHA decides facility doesn't have enough staff to provide resident supervision
What training must be completed by staff who provide direct care to residents? - ANSWER>> Minimum of
one hour in service training about infection control *before* providing personal care
Minimum of one hour on the following subjects: reporting major and adverse incidents and the facility's
emergency procedure; resident's rights and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploration
Minimum of 3 hour training regarding resident behavior and needs and providing assistance with ADLs
Must be completed within first 30 days
What training must be completed by staff who serve and prepare food? - ANSWER>> One hour training
in safe food handling practices within first 30 days
What training should be provided to all staff? - ANSWER>> Elopement response policies and procedures
, One time education course on HIV/AIDS
Must be completed within first 30 days
What are the training requirements for the person designated as responsible for the facility's food service?
- ANSWER>> A minimum of 2 hours of continuing education in topics of nutrition and food service in an
ALF
What training must an ECC admin or ECC supervisor complete? - ANSWER>> In addition to CORE
training, 4 hours of initial training in ECC prior to receiving ECC license or within 3 months of employment
& a minimum of 4 hours of continuing education every two years in topics relating to the needs of frail
elderly or disabled persons or persons with Alzheimer & related disorders
ECC staff must complete what training? - ANSWER>> 2 hours of in service training within 6 months of
employment
LMH staff must complete what training? - ANSWER>> 6 hours of specialized training with working with
people with mental health diagnoses from DCF within 6 months of employment & a minimum of 3 hours of
continuing education every 2 years in subjects dealing with mental health
Staff in regular contact with residents who have Alzheimer's and related disorders must complete what
training and when? - ANSWER>> Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Level I Training within 3
months of employment.
Staff who provide direct care with residents who have Alzheimer's and related disorders must complete
what training and when? - ANSWER>> Level I within 3 months and then Alzheimer's Disease and
Related Disorders Level II within 9 months of employment (4 additional training hours); 4 hours of
continuing education annually
What items must be documented for training requirements? - ANSWER>> Title of the program; the
subject matter; training program agenda; the number of hours; trainee's name, date or participation, and
location of program; and training provider's name, dated signature and credentials
True or false, facility's meals must be offered in a variety of meals adapted to the food habits and
preferences of the residents and be prepared through standardized recipes - ANSWER>> True
Are standardized recipes required for facilities with 16 or fewer beds? - ANSWER>> No
How often must menus be reviewed and by whom? - ANSWER>> Annually by a licensed or registered
dietitian or licensed nutritionist
Should portion sizes be determined and written down for the annual review? - ANSWER>> Yes, and they
must be indicated on the menus or on a separate sheet
How long must substitutions be kept on file? - ANSWER>> 6 months
How long in advance must the menus be planned? - ANSWER>> 1 week
True or false, menus do not need to be posted or easily available to residents. - ANSWER>> False
Therapeutic diets must be identified on the menu. - ANSWER>> True
