COMAR STUDY GUIDE- BASICS | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
What are the required resident accommodations? Answer - Provide the
following for exclusive use of the resident: electronic nurses call system or hand
bell; privacy curtain or screen; storage space for belongings, a bed (at least 36
inches wide); 100 square feet in room
Administrator Delegation Answer - responsible for the control of the operation
on a 24 hour basis and shall serve full time, except that an administrator may,
with the Department's approval, serve on a less than full time basis for a max
of 2 facilities, one which shall have a licensed capacity of 35 beds or less.
Considerations of the department when approving an administrator to serve
less than full time: Answer - -Geographical location of the facilities, ownership
of the facilities, organizational structure of the facilities, size of the facilities,
and background and experience of the administrator
Employee Application: Answer - employee social security number
home address
educational background
Employee training on cognitive impairment for licensed employees: Answer -
minimum of 8 hours of training within the first 90 days of employment
, Employee training on cognitive impairment for non licensed employees:
Answer - minimum of 2 hours of training within the first 90 days of
employment
Cognitive training must include: Answer - overview of identification,
description, and risk factors of cognitive impairment; effective communication;
behavioral interventions; making activities meaningful; staff and family
interaction; end of life care; and managing staff stress
On-going Cognitive training Answer - Annually
Who is considered a resident representative? Answer - Guardian of person
and/or property
Advance directive
Power of Attorney
Surrogate decision maker
health care agent
A representative payee
Resident Care Policies Answer - Admission, transfer and discharge; Physician
services; patient's rights; nursing; dietetic; specialized rehab, pharmaceutical;
laboratory and radiology; dental; social services; patient activities; clinical
records; reports and action required in unusual circumstances; utilization
review; infection control; tuberculosis surveillance; disaster plan; patient care
management; and housekeeping, pest control, and laundry
Use of Protective Devices: Answer - A physician order is required for max of 60
days that contains specific type of device to be used, the reason for the order;
patient shall be observed periodically by personnel to ensure health needs are
being met; patient may not be left in the same postural position for more than
2 consecutive hours.
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
What are the required resident accommodations? Answer - Provide the
following for exclusive use of the resident: electronic nurses call system or hand
bell; privacy curtain or screen; storage space for belongings, a bed (at least 36
inches wide); 100 square feet in room
Administrator Delegation Answer - responsible for the control of the operation
on a 24 hour basis and shall serve full time, except that an administrator may,
with the Department's approval, serve on a less than full time basis for a max
of 2 facilities, one which shall have a licensed capacity of 35 beds or less.
Considerations of the department when approving an administrator to serve
less than full time: Answer - -Geographical location of the facilities, ownership
of the facilities, organizational structure of the facilities, size of the facilities,
and background and experience of the administrator
Employee Application: Answer - employee social security number
home address
educational background
Employee training on cognitive impairment for licensed employees: Answer -
minimum of 8 hours of training within the first 90 days of employment
, Employee training on cognitive impairment for non licensed employees:
Answer - minimum of 2 hours of training within the first 90 days of
employment
Cognitive training must include: Answer - overview of identification,
description, and risk factors of cognitive impairment; effective communication;
behavioral interventions; making activities meaningful; staff and family
interaction; end of life care; and managing staff stress
On-going Cognitive training Answer - Annually
Who is considered a resident representative? Answer - Guardian of person
and/or property
Advance directive
Power of Attorney
Surrogate decision maker
health care agent
A representative payee
Resident Care Policies Answer - Admission, transfer and discharge; Physician
services; patient's rights; nursing; dietetic; specialized rehab, pharmaceutical;
laboratory and radiology; dental; social services; patient activities; clinical
records; reports and action required in unusual circumstances; utilization
review; infection control; tuberculosis surveillance; disaster plan; patient care
management; and housekeeping, pest control, and laundry
Use of Protective Devices: Answer - A physician order is required for max of 60
days that contains specific type of device to be used, the reason for the order;
patient shall be observed periodically by personnel to ensure health needs are
being met; patient may not be left in the same postural position for more than
2 consecutive hours.
