FLORIDA ALF CORE EXAM 180 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
Does an owner have to live in an ALF
No
What is an assisted living facility (ALF?)
Building, private home, boarding home for the aged, or other residential facility,
regardless if its for profit, who provides housing, meals, and one or more personal
services for a period exceeding 24 hours to 1 or more adults who are not relatives
All Alfs must be licensed by AHCA, (Agency for health care Administration)
True
Adult Family Care Home
Like and ALF, but provides services in their own home to no more than 2 adults
When can a standard license be issued?
inital licensure, license renewal, or change of ownership
When do standard licenses expire?
Every 2 years
With a standard license, what can an ALF do
Provide housing, meals amd 1 or more personal services . Employ or contract a
person a person that can administer meds
What must a resident be able to do before than can be admitted to an ALF?
Perform ADLs with assistance or supervision
What are the allowable nursing services under a standard license
Medication administration, taking vital signs observation documentation and
reporting
,How long can residents be bedriddent
No more than 7 days
Can residents in an ALF with a standard license only get nursing services?
Yes, they can contract a home health agency, nurse, or get service though and
out-patient clinic
What are the specialty licenses?
Extended Congregate Care (ECC) Limited Nursing Services (LNS) Limited Mental
Health (LMH)
An Applicant whom a proceeding denying or revoking a license is pending at the
time of renewal may be issued a ___
provisional license
You can also get a provisional license if you are doing a?
change of ownership (CHOW)
What is the duration of a provisional license
up to 12 months, but its a specified time determined by the agency
Why would a conditional license be issued?
If an applicant fails to meet all standards and requirements for a licensure
How long can you have a conditional license for? What is it accompanied with
Up to 6 months, and ACHA will give an approved plan of correction
What does having an ECC license allow you to do?
It allows residents the option to remain in the ALF when otherwise they would be
disqualified to stay as they become more impaired.
If you have an ECC, can you admit someone who has exceeded the requirements
of a standard license?
Yes
, How long do you need to be an ALF in good standing before you can get an ECC or
LNS license?
2 years
If you get an ECC services apply to all of the facility
False, Must specificy the parts
Can you get an ECC if you've been licensed for less than 2 years?
Yes, but it must be provisional and cant exceed 6 months (which can be
extended), and you must notify the agency so they can do an inspection
If you are licensed to provide ECC care, what must be written?
Type, amount, duration, scope, and outcome of services that are rendered and
general status of the person's health
How often does an RN representing AHCA visit the ALF to monitor the residents
and determine of the ALF is compliant
twice a year
If an ALF has ECC, the can serve residents who need 24hr nursing supervision
False
Lets say we admit a person who an ALF who exceeds the standard requirements,
what kind of license do we need AND what do we need to give them once they
are admitted
ECC, we give them a written copy of facility policies governing admission and
retention, and a preliminary service plan
Before we can let someone in our ALF with our ECC, what must the person
undergo?
Medical examination
An ALF can't provide service to the client anymore, even under an ECC. What
must they do?
Must make arrangements for relocating the client
CORRECT ANSWERS
Does an owner have to live in an ALF
No
What is an assisted living facility (ALF?)
Building, private home, boarding home for the aged, or other residential facility,
regardless if its for profit, who provides housing, meals, and one or more personal
services for a period exceeding 24 hours to 1 or more adults who are not relatives
All Alfs must be licensed by AHCA, (Agency for health care Administration)
True
Adult Family Care Home
Like and ALF, but provides services in their own home to no more than 2 adults
When can a standard license be issued?
inital licensure, license renewal, or change of ownership
When do standard licenses expire?
Every 2 years
With a standard license, what can an ALF do
Provide housing, meals amd 1 or more personal services . Employ or contract a
person a person that can administer meds
What must a resident be able to do before than can be admitted to an ALF?
Perform ADLs with assistance or supervision
What are the allowable nursing services under a standard license
Medication administration, taking vital signs observation documentation and
reporting
,How long can residents be bedriddent
No more than 7 days
Can residents in an ALF with a standard license only get nursing services?
Yes, they can contract a home health agency, nurse, or get service though and
out-patient clinic
What are the specialty licenses?
Extended Congregate Care (ECC) Limited Nursing Services (LNS) Limited Mental
Health (LMH)
An Applicant whom a proceeding denying or revoking a license is pending at the
time of renewal may be issued a ___
provisional license
You can also get a provisional license if you are doing a?
change of ownership (CHOW)
What is the duration of a provisional license
up to 12 months, but its a specified time determined by the agency
Why would a conditional license be issued?
If an applicant fails to meet all standards and requirements for a licensure
How long can you have a conditional license for? What is it accompanied with
Up to 6 months, and ACHA will give an approved plan of correction
What does having an ECC license allow you to do?
It allows residents the option to remain in the ALF when otherwise they would be
disqualified to stay as they become more impaired.
If you have an ECC, can you admit someone who has exceeded the requirements
of a standard license?
Yes
, How long do you need to be an ALF in good standing before you can get an ECC or
LNS license?
2 years
If you get an ECC services apply to all of the facility
False, Must specificy the parts
Can you get an ECC if you've been licensed for less than 2 years?
Yes, but it must be provisional and cant exceed 6 months (which can be
extended), and you must notify the agency so they can do an inspection
If you are licensed to provide ECC care, what must be written?
Type, amount, duration, scope, and outcome of services that are rendered and
general status of the person's health
How often does an RN representing AHCA visit the ALF to monitor the residents
and determine of the ALF is compliant
twice a year
If an ALF has ECC, the can serve residents who need 24hr nursing supervision
False
Lets say we admit a person who an ALF who exceeds the standard requirements,
what kind of license do we need AND what do we need to give them once they
are admitted
ECC, we give them a written copy of facility policies governing admission and
retention, and a preliminary service plan
Before we can let someone in our ALF with our ECC, what must the person
undergo?
Medical examination
An ALF can't provide service to the client anymore, even under an ECC. What
must they do?
Must make arrangements for relocating the client
