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(452.7) Where laundry is provided on the facility premises : "425.7.1- 425.7.7" - (answer)(452.7.1 ) An
employee shall be designated in charge of the service.
Administrator - (answer)a person licensed as a nursing home administrator by the department who
administers, manages, supervises, or is in general administrative charge of a nursing home
Alteration - (answer)any work other than maintenance in an existing building and which does not
increase the floor or roof area or the volume of enclosed space
Consultant - (answer)a qualified person who gives professional advice or service within his/her speciality
, with or without re-numeration
Consultant Dietitian - (answer)a person who is eligible for registration by the Dietetic Association, has a
baccalaureate degree with major studies in food and nutrition, dietetics, or foodservice management;
has one year of supervisory experience in the dietetic service of a health care institution and participates
annually in continuing dietetic education
Consultant Pharmacist - (answer)a qualified licensed, registered pharmacist, who under arrangement
with an institution , renders assistance in developing, implementing , evaluating, and revising where
indicated , polices and procedures for providing the administrative and technical guidance of the
pharmaceutical services relative to labeling, storing, handling, dispensing and all other matters
pertaining to the administration and control of drugs and medication. He/she provides such services and
monitors activities within the institution with the express purpose of creating and maintaining the
highest standards in medication distribution, control, and service.
Controlled Substances - (answer)a drug, substance or immediate precursor in Schedules I through B of
Article 11 of Controlles Substances Act.
Department - (answer)shall mean the Arkansas Dept. of Human Services (DHS)
Director - (answer)shall mean the Chief of Administrative Officer in the Office of Long Term Care
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Disinfection - (answer)The process employed to destroy harmful microorganisms, but ordinarily not
viruses and bacterial spores
Division - (answer)DHS/ Division of Medical Services
Drug - (answer)(a )articles recognized in the Official United States Pharmacopeia of the United States or
Official National Formulary , or any supplement to any of them; and (b) articles intended for use in the
diagnosis cure mitigation ,treatment , or prevention of disease in man or other animal ; and (c) articles
(other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals ;
and (d) articles specified in clause (a) (b) (c) ; but does not include devices or their components , parts or
accessories
Drug administration - (answer)is an act restricted to nursing personnel as defined in Nursing Practice Act
432 or 1971, in which a single dose of a prescribed drugs or biological is given to a patient. This activity
includes the removal of the dose from a previously dispensed, properly labeled container, verifying it
with the prescribers orders, giving the individual dose to the proper patient , and recording the time and
dose given.
Drug Dispensing - (answer)is an act restricted to pharmacist which involves the issuance of one or more
doses of a medication in a container other than the original , with such new containers being properly
labeled by the designer as to content and/or directions for use as directed by the prescriber . This
activity also includes the compounding ,counting , and transferring of medication from one labeled
container to another
Existing Facilties - (answer)are those facilities which were in operation, or those proposed facilities
which began construction or renovation of a building under final plans approved by the Division prior to
adoption of these regulations
Fire Resistance Rating - (answer)shall mean the time in hours or fractions thereof that materials or their
assemblies will resist fire exposure as determined by the fire test conducted in accordance with
recognized standards.
Governing Body - (answer)Shall mean the individuals or group in whom the ultimate authority and legal
responsibility is vested for conduct of the nursing home
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Institution - (answer)is any facility requiring licensure under these regulations
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) - (answer)is a nursing home licensed by Arkansas Social Services as
meeting the Intermediate Care Facility regulations. It is a health facility or a distinct part of a hospital or
Skilled Nursing Facility staffed, organized, operated, and , maintained to provide 24-hour long term
inpatient care and other restorative services under nursing supervision
Legend Drugs - (answer)are drugs , which, because of the toxicity or other potentially for harmful effect,
or the method of their use, or the collateral measures necessary to their use, are not safe for use except
under the supervision of a practitioner licensed by law to administer such drugs, or shall be dispensed
only on prescription by the pharmacist . Such drugs bear the label "Caution Federal Law Prohibits
Dispensing Without Prescription."
License - (answer)Shall mean the basic document issued by the Division permitting the operations of
nursing homes. This document constitutes the authority to receive patients and to perform the services
included within the scope of these regulations.
Licensed Bed Capacity - (answer)Shall mean the exact number of beds for which license application has
been made and granted.
Licensee - (answer)Shall mean any state, municipality, political subdivision, institution , public, or private
corporation, association, individual , partnership or any other entity to whom a license is issued for the
purpose of operating the nursing home , who shall assume primary responsibility for complying with
approved standards for the institution.
New Construction - (answer)Means those facilities which are constructed or renovated for the purpose
of operating an institution according to architectural plans approved by the Division subsequent to
adoption of these rules
Nursing Home - (answer)Shall mean and be construed to include any buildings, structure, agency,
institution, or other place for the reception , accommodation, board, care, or treatment of two or more
unrelated individuals , who , because of physical or metal infirmity are unable to sufficiently or properly
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care for themselves , and for which reception , accommodation , board, care, and treatment, a charge is
made, provided the term "Nursing Home" shall not include the offices of private physicians and
surgeons, board homes, or hospitals, or institutions operated by the Federal Government. (Section 2 Act
141 of 1961 as amended)
Nursing Home Classifications - (answer)shall mean the level of care the nursing home is capable of
rendering such as Skilled Nursing Facility, Intermediate Care Facility, and Intermediate Care Facility for
the mentally retarded
Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board - (answer)Shall mean the Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board
as established under Act 28 of 1979
O.T.C Drugs - (answer)are commonly referred to as "over the counter," or patient medication that may
be provided without prescription
Patient - (answer)(interchangeable with resident) shall mean any individual who is being treated by a
physician or whose health is being supervised by a physician while residing within the respective facility
Patient Unit - (answer)is an area designated to accommodate an individual patient bed, bedside cabinet,
chair, reading light, and other necessary equipment placed at the bedside for the proper care and
comfort of a patient.
Restorative Nursing or Rehabilitative Nursing - (answer)shall mean measures directed toward
prevention of deterioration in normal body alignment, and muscle tone, restoration, of the resident to
full activity insofar as his or her health problems permit and maintaining a state in which his or her total
need for care is minimal
Restraint - (answer)is any device or instrument used to limit, restrict, or hold patients under control, not
including safety vests or other instruments such as bed rails used for the safety and positioning of
patients. Personal safety devices and postural support devices that restrict movement are considered
restraints
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(452.7) Where laundry is provided on the facility premises : "425.7.1- 425.7.7" - (answer)(452.7.1 ) An
employee shall be designated in charge of the service.
Administrator - (answer)a person licensed as a nursing home administrator by the department who
administers, manages, supervises, or is in general administrative charge of a nursing home
Alteration - (answer)any work other than maintenance in an existing building and which does not
increase the floor or roof area or the volume of enclosed space
Consultant - (answer)a qualified person who gives professional advice or service within his/her speciality
, with or without re-numeration
Consultant Dietitian - (answer)a person who is eligible for registration by the Dietetic Association, has a
baccalaureate degree with major studies in food and nutrition, dietetics, or foodservice management;
has one year of supervisory experience in the dietetic service of a health care institution and participates
annually in continuing dietetic education
Consultant Pharmacist - (answer)a qualified licensed, registered pharmacist, who under arrangement
with an institution , renders assistance in developing, implementing , evaluating, and revising where
indicated , polices and procedures for providing the administrative and technical guidance of the
pharmaceutical services relative to labeling, storing, handling, dispensing and all other matters
pertaining to the administration and control of drugs and medication. He/she provides such services and
monitors activities within the institution with the express purpose of creating and maintaining the
highest standards in medication distribution, control, and service.
Controlled Substances - (answer)a drug, substance or immediate precursor in Schedules I through B of
Article 11 of Controlles Substances Act.
Department - (answer)shall mean the Arkansas Dept. of Human Services (DHS)
Director - (answer)shall mean the Chief of Administrative Officer in the Office of Long Term Care
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Disinfection - (answer)The process employed to destroy harmful microorganisms, but ordinarily not
viruses and bacterial spores
Division - (answer)DHS/ Division of Medical Services
Drug - (answer)(a )articles recognized in the Official United States Pharmacopeia of the United States or
Official National Formulary , or any supplement to any of them; and (b) articles intended for use in the
diagnosis cure mitigation ,treatment , or prevention of disease in man or other animal ; and (c) articles
(other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals ;
and (d) articles specified in clause (a) (b) (c) ; but does not include devices or their components , parts or
accessories
Drug administration - (answer)is an act restricted to nursing personnel as defined in Nursing Practice Act
432 or 1971, in which a single dose of a prescribed drugs or biological is given to a patient. This activity
includes the removal of the dose from a previously dispensed, properly labeled container, verifying it
with the prescribers orders, giving the individual dose to the proper patient , and recording the time and
dose given.
Drug Dispensing - (answer)is an act restricted to pharmacist which involves the issuance of one or more
doses of a medication in a container other than the original , with such new containers being properly
labeled by the designer as to content and/or directions for use as directed by the prescriber . This
activity also includes the compounding ,counting , and transferring of medication from one labeled
container to another
Existing Facilties - (answer)are those facilities which were in operation, or those proposed facilities
which began construction or renovation of a building under final plans approved by the Division prior to
adoption of these regulations
Fire Resistance Rating - (answer)shall mean the time in hours or fractions thereof that materials or their
assemblies will resist fire exposure as determined by the fire test conducted in accordance with
recognized standards.
Governing Body - (answer)Shall mean the individuals or group in whom the ultimate authority and legal
responsibility is vested for conduct of the nursing home
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Institution - (answer)is any facility requiring licensure under these regulations
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) - (answer)is a nursing home licensed by Arkansas Social Services as
meeting the Intermediate Care Facility regulations. It is a health facility or a distinct part of a hospital or
Skilled Nursing Facility staffed, organized, operated, and , maintained to provide 24-hour long term
inpatient care and other restorative services under nursing supervision
Legend Drugs - (answer)are drugs , which, because of the toxicity or other potentially for harmful effect,
or the method of their use, or the collateral measures necessary to their use, are not safe for use except
under the supervision of a practitioner licensed by law to administer such drugs, or shall be dispensed
only on prescription by the pharmacist . Such drugs bear the label "Caution Federal Law Prohibits
Dispensing Without Prescription."
License - (answer)Shall mean the basic document issued by the Division permitting the operations of
nursing homes. This document constitutes the authority to receive patients and to perform the services
included within the scope of these regulations.
Licensed Bed Capacity - (answer)Shall mean the exact number of beds for which license application has
been made and granted.
Licensee - (answer)Shall mean any state, municipality, political subdivision, institution , public, or private
corporation, association, individual , partnership or any other entity to whom a license is issued for the
purpose of operating the nursing home , who shall assume primary responsibility for complying with
approved standards for the institution.
New Construction - (answer)Means those facilities which are constructed or renovated for the purpose
of operating an institution according to architectural plans approved by the Division subsequent to
adoption of these rules
Nursing Home - (answer)Shall mean and be construed to include any buildings, structure, agency,
institution, or other place for the reception , accommodation, board, care, or treatment of two or more
unrelated individuals , who , because of physical or metal infirmity are unable to sufficiently or properly
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care for themselves , and for which reception , accommodation , board, care, and treatment, a charge is
made, provided the term "Nursing Home" shall not include the offices of private physicians and
surgeons, board homes, or hospitals, or institutions operated by the Federal Government. (Section 2 Act
141 of 1961 as amended)
Nursing Home Classifications - (answer)shall mean the level of care the nursing home is capable of
rendering such as Skilled Nursing Facility, Intermediate Care Facility, and Intermediate Care Facility for
the mentally retarded
Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board - (answer)Shall mean the Long Term Care Facility Advisory Board
as established under Act 28 of 1979
O.T.C Drugs - (answer)are commonly referred to as "over the counter," or patient medication that may
be provided without prescription
Patient - (answer)(interchangeable with resident) shall mean any individual who is being treated by a
physician or whose health is being supervised by a physician while residing within the respective facility
Patient Unit - (answer)is an area designated to accommodate an individual patient bed, bedside cabinet,
chair, reading light, and other necessary equipment placed at the bedside for the proper care and
comfort of a patient.
Restorative Nursing or Rehabilitative Nursing - (answer)shall mean measures directed toward
prevention of deterioration in normal body alignment, and muscle tone, restoration, of the resident to
full activity insofar as his or her health problems permit and maintaining a state in which his or her total
need for care is minimal
Restraint - (answer)is any device or instrument used to limit, restrict, or hold patients under control, not
including safety vests or other instruments such as bed rails used for the safety and positioning of
patients. Personal safety devices and postural support devices that restrict movement are considered
restraints
