STAN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who is responsible for the maintenance program? - ANSWER>>Administrator
This is critical to extend the useful life of the plant and equipment. -
ANSWER>>preventative maintenance
Must a facility have maintenance and replacement schedules for all systems? -
ANSWER>>yes
Doorway thresholds must not rise above ______ inch. - ANSWER>>1/4
Must all components have a useful life? - ANSWER>>yes
Buildings must have a useful life of ______years. - ANSWER>>40
What % of facilities set aside funds for life safety? - ANSWER>>10
_______ & ________depreciate in value. - ANSWER>>Buildings & equipment
Facility must use one or more _______ depreciation systems for each item that
depreciates. - ANSWER>>IRS
Which type of facility deducts depreciation? - ANSWER>>for-profit
How long must cars & trucks be depreciated for? - ANSWER>>5 years
Equipment critical to __________ must be replaced immediately. -
ANSWER>>Resident safety
,Most facilities use the depreciation deduction for_________. - ANSWER>>to fund
other purposes than repair or replace capital assets
Who publishes the life safety code? - ANSWER>>National Fire Protection
Association
Who enforces compliance with the ADA in public buildings & transportation? -
ANSWER>>Architecture and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
Who enforces compliance with the ADA regarding discrimination in hiring of
people with disabilities? - ANSWER>>EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission
Where are federal regulations published? - ANSWER>>Federal Register
What does a facility need to document and communicate maintenance needs? -
ANSWER>>procedures
A facility must _________ maintenance needs. - ANSWER>>prioritize
The 3 elements of an effective maintenance program: - ANSWER>>1 - good record
keeping, 2 - document repair requests, turnaround times and costs, & 2 - identify
equipment requiring major repairs
A resident has the right to reasonable accommodation of ________ &
__________. - ANSWER>>personal preferences & needs
T/F - A facility does not have to adapt its environment to allow residents to
function independently if practicable. - ANSWER>>False
Must a facility allow a resident to use personal belongings? - ANSWER>>Yes -
restrictions may apply
, Must a facility provide closet & drawer space? - ANSWER>>Yes
The resident environment includes: - ANSWER>>resident rooms, bathroom,
activity, and therapy areas
Preventing spread of disease. - ANSWER>>sanitary
A facility must clean resident care equipment (T/F). - ANSWER>>True
Who determines if lighting is adequate? - ANSWER>>Resident
Comfortable temperature zone = - ANSWER>>71 - 81 degrees F
If a staff level needs to raise their voice to be heard, is the television sound too
high? - ANSWER>>Yes
Personal belongings - ________ material is prohibited. - ANSWER>>combustible
Personal decorations must be ________. - ANSWER>>flame retardant
Who must inspect resident owned electrical appliances? -
ANSWER>>maintenance
Are extension cords permitted (as a personal belonging) in the facility? -
ANSWER>>NO
Infection control program must investigate, control, and prevent occurrence of
____________. - ANSWER>>spread of infection
Infection control program must employ__________. - ANSWER>>isolation
procedures