STATE OF FLORIDA ADMINISTRATOR CORE
TRAINING NOTES 50 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS
How often does the CORE certification need to be renewed?
every two years
adult family care home
max 5 beds and licensee has to live in house
How are deficiencies classified per AHCA?
in four levels with class one being the worst
________ is voluntary; ________ is mandatory
"may"; "shall"
test details
100 multiple choice questions; duration of two hours; must have 75% or higher to
pass; 4 different test versions; no best practice or policy questions, only minimum
policy
How many days prior to admission can the AHCA 1823 assessment be performed?
up to sixty days
Assisted Living Federation of America's definition for an ALF
A special combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health
care designed to meet both scheduled and unscheduled service needs of those
requiring help with ADLs. Assisted living promotes maximum independence and
dignity for each Resident and encourages the involvement of a Resident's family,
neighbors, and friends.
An ALF is not a _________ ______; _________ _______ ______ is a better word
nursing home; personal care home
, ADLs go hand in hand with...
"personal services"
four words to remember pertaining to level of care
independence- self sufficient
supervision- reminders and safety
assistance- needs physical help and cueing
total assistance/care- unable to do it at all
There is no such thing as total assistance with which two ADLs?
eating or ambulation
Are we allowed to feed residents in an ALF?
Yes, but we cannot label or identify them in any way that violates their dignity
rights
Which two ADLs are very important one on one activities and are usually time
consuming?
toileting and bathing
what does bedridden mean?
total assistance with transfer
How many days can a resident be "bedridden" in a standard ALF? ECC licensed?
Resident on hospice?
7 days; 14 days; indefinitely
Do all residents need personal space?
yes, whether demented or not
What kind of lifts are permitted in an ALF? What kind are not?
lifts that can be operated independently without assistance of staff is permitted;
"mechanical" lifts not allowed (exception is hospice and only used by hospice
staff)
How much are the fines for class 1 and 2 deficiencies?
TRAINING NOTES 50 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS
How often does the CORE certification need to be renewed?
every two years
adult family care home
max 5 beds and licensee has to live in house
How are deficiencies classified per AHCA?
in four levels with class one being the worst
________ is voluntary; ________ is mandatory
"may"; "shall"
test details
100 multiple choice questions; duration of two hours; must have 75% or higher to
pass; 4 different test versions; no best practice or policy questions, only minimum
policy
How many days prior to admission can the AHCA 1823 assessment be performed?
up to sixty days
Assisted Living Federation of America's definition for an ALF
A special combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health
care designed to meet both scheduled and unscheduled service needs of those
requiring help with ADLs. Assisted living promotes maximum independence and
dignity for each Resident and encourages the involvement of a Resident's family,
neighbors, and friends.
An ALF is not a _________ ______; _________ _______ ______ is a better word
nursing home; personal care home
, ADLs go hand in hand with...
"personal services"
four words to remember pertaining to level of care
independence- self sufficient
supervision- reminders and safety
assistance- needs physical help and cueing
total assistance/care- unable to do it at all
There is no such thing as total assistance with which two ADLs?
eating or ambulation
Are we allowed to feed residents in an ALF?
Yes, but we cannot label or identify them in any way that violates their dignity
rights
Which two ADLs are very important one on one activities and are usually time
consuming?
toileting and bathing
what does bedridden mean?
total assistance with transfer
How many days can a resident be "bedridden" in a standard ALF? ECC licensed?
Resident on hospice?
7 days; 14 days; indefinitely
Do all residents need personal space?
yes, whether demented or not
What kind of lifts are permitted in an ALF? What kind are not?
lifts that can be operated independently without assistance of staff is permitted;
"mechanical" lifts not allowed (exception is hospice and only used by hospice
staff)
How much are the fines for class 1 and 2 deficiencies?
