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Various regulations and requirements for skilled nursing facilities in the united states. It covers topics such as resident care, facility environment, staffing, medication management, and more. Detailed information on specific standards and guidelines that skilled nursing facilities must adhere to in order to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of their residents. It also touches on regulatory oversight, compliance, and the potential consequences of non-compliance. This comprehensive overview of skilled nursing facility regulations would be valuable for healthcare professionals, administrators, and policymakers working in the long-term care industry.
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Skilled health care nursing facilities must provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment that allows residents to use their personal belongings: 1.To the extent possible after considerations of safety, cleanliness and comfort 2.Regardless of administrator objection stemming out of facility logistical challenges 3.If a roommate preferences and autonomy are considered and respected
The owner of the facility has renewed his provisional license twice while waiting for the regular license be issued. How many times can a provisional license be renewed? 1.As many times as the Department of Health would like to 2.Up to two times 3.Up to three times 4.Up to five times
3. Up to three times According to OBRA, what is the maximum amount of time allowed between the substantial evening meal and the morning meal? 1.No more than 10 hours 2.No more than 12 hours 3.No more than 14 hours 4.No more than 16 hours 3.No more than 14 hours
In what year did it become law that all nursing homes must be administered by a duly licensed and registered Nursing Home Administrator?*
1. For treating and managing persons which confirmed tb infection, recommendations from which two organizations must be followed? 1.The US Health and Human Services (HHS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2.The CDC and National Health and Safety Board 3.The US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) 4.CMS and the CDC 3.The US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS)
Along with the pharmacist, who develops written policies and procedures for drug therapy, distribution, administration, control, accountability and use? 1.The administrator 2.The Inventory Control Board 3.The Quality Assurance Committee 4.The DON
3. The Quality Assurance Committee Of the ten members on the Nursing Home Administrator Advisory Council, which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the members?* 1.At least 6 of the 10 members shall be nursing home administrators 2.One of the members shall be a member of the clergy with a demonstrated interest in LTC 3.One of the members shall be an owner of one or more nursing homes 4.At lease one shall be a physician
2.1 year Your facilities new pharmacist has been on the job less than 2 months and is not sure how often she must provide the facility with a med profile. As the administrator... 1.You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied monthly 2.You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied quarterly 3.You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied every 6 months 4.You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied per physician request
1. You remind the pharmacist that the resident profile must be supplied monthly Nursing aid in service education must be sufficient to ensure the continuing competence of the nurse can not be less than ___ hours per year. 1.No less than 12 hours per year 2.No less than 14 hours per year
3.No less than 16 hours per year 4.No less than 18 hours per year 1.No less than 12 hours per year Once an individual holds a valid license as an NHA how often is he/she required to apply to the board for a new certificate of registration?* 1.Annually 2.Semi-annually 3.Bi-annually 4.Never 3.Bi-annually Elevators service must be provided to all residents when a resident area is located above or below first floor level entrance in the building. What exception is in place if it was set in use prior to what year and has not been converted or constructed since? 1.prior to 1979
The DON may also serve as a charge nurse when the average daily occupancy is ____ or fewer residents?*
A female resident was admitted to your facility nice months ago; her quarterly assessment is due today. How many more quarterly assessments do you need to keep in her active record?
1.This new one and least one 2.no more, only the most current one should be kept in her active records 3.2 more;the facility must always keep the last 5 quarterly assessments 4.Whatever the state asks for;OBRA has no guidelines for quarterly assessments 3.2 more;the facility must always keep the last 5 quarterly assessments A facility is expanding their main building for additional resident rooms. A pre occupancy survey has granted early approval. When can a formal authorization from the DOH be expected? 1.30 days 2.45 days 3.60 days 4.90 days 1.30 days
A resident just admitted to your facility wants to know how high the ceilings are. As the administrator what would your answer be? 1 .7 feet 3 inches 2.7 feet 6 inches 3.8 feet 4.8 feet 4 inches 2.7 feet 6 inches How long after completing the Resident Assessment does the facility need to be capable of transmitting the MDS to CMS 1.Within 7 days after completing the resident assessment 2.Within 10 days after completing the resident assessment 3.Within 14 days after completing the resident assessment 4.Within 21 days after completing the resident assessment 1.Within 7 days after completing the resident assessment Which type of abuse is a written threat of violence? 1.Physical abuse
2.Mental abuse 3.Verbal abuse 4.It would not be considered abuse 3.Verbal abuse A resident which a long history of smoking has recently undergone back surgery and is unable to get out of bed. He would like to have a cigarette after his morning meal. Can he smoke a cigarette in his bed? 1 .No 2.Yes as long as he is under observation and the facility permits smoking 3.Yes he can smoke in bed any time he wishes 4.No smoking in bed is only permitted if his roommate is a smoker too
4.7 days after admission 1.14 days after admission As part of the AIT program, 80% of the training must occur from M-F between ____ am and ___pm. 1.8am-8pm 2.8am-7pm 3.6am-6pm 4.7am-7pm 4.7am-7pm A resident at your facility needs to have surgery on his knee.Surgeries must only be performed in an acute hospital or in a _____,______, or ____ ambulatory surgical facility. 1.Class A, Class B, or Class C 2.5 Star, 4 Star, or 3 Star
Physician orders for restraints must be reviewed at-least ____. 1.Quarterly 2.Bi-weekly 3.Monthly 4.Every 45 Days
1.Negative By August 13, 2013 all LTC facilities must have installed automatic sprinklers in accordance with NFPA ___ Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. 1.NFPA 2000 2.NFPA 75 3.NFPA 13 4.NFPA 1999 3.NFPA 13 Your facility has just upgraded all the lights. What minimum lighting requirement for the recreation area? 1.100 footcandles 2.80 footcandles 3.65 footcandles 4.50 footcandles 4.50 footcandles
A facility has just opened its doors and must build up their supplies. How much food needs to be in storage? 1.1 extra day of food 2.3 extra days of food 3.5 extra days of food 4.7 extra days of food 2.3 extra days of food How often should outdated or recalled medications be returned to the pharmacy for proper disposal? 1.Immediately 2.Annually 3.Quarterly 4.Monthly 3.Quarterly