ARF ARF Staff Qualifications 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum staff-to-resident ratio required during nighttime hours at an ARF?
- At least one awake staff member on duty at all times (Correct answer)
- One staff member per 15 residents
- Staff may be off-site if a call system is in place
- No minimum is required if residents are assessed as low-need
Correct answer: At least one awake staff member on duty at all times
At least one awake and on-duty staff member must be present in the facility at all times, including overnight hours.
Question 2: What continuing education is required for ARF administrators annually?
- A minimum of 40 hours of relevant continuing education (Correct answer)
- No continuing education after initial certification
- 8 hours per year on medication management only
- A refresher CPR course every 3 years
Correct answer: A minimum of 40 hours of relevant continuing education
ARF administrators must complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education each year to maintain their certification.
Question 3: Can an ARF licensee serve simultaneously as the facility administrator?
- Yes, if they meet the administrator qualifications (Correct answer)
- No, the roles must always be separate individuals
- Only if the facility has fewer than 6 residents
- Only with written DSS approval each year
Correct answer: Yes, if they meet the administrator qualifications
An ARF licensee may also serve as the administrator provided they meet all required administrator qualifications.
Question 4: ARF staff who assist residents with medications must complete which specific training?
- A DSS-approved medication training course (Correct answer)
- A pharmacist-supervised 8-hour practicum
- No formal training is required for non-prescription medications
- CNA certification with a medication module
Correct answer: A DSS-approved medication training course
Staff who assist residents with self-administration of medications must complete a DSS-approved medication training course.
Question 5: What documentation must an ARF maintain for each staff member?
- Personnel file with training records, clearances, and employment history (Correct answer)
- Only the staff member's current First Aid card
- A verbal record maintained by the supervisor
- A county-issued staff registry number only
Correct answer: Personnel file with training records, clearances, and employment history
ARFs must maintain a complete personnel file for each employee including training records, background clearances, and employment history.
Question 6: If an ARF staff member's background clearance is revoked after hire, what must the administrator do?
- Immediately remove the staff member from any resident contact (Correct answer)
- Allow the staff member to appeal before taking action
- Reduce the staff member to supervision-only duties for 30 days
- Report to the county and await further instructions before acting
Correct answer: Immediately remove the staff member from any resident contact
A revoked background clearance requires the immediate removal of the staff member from any contact with residents — no waiting period is permitted.
ARF ARF Staff Qualifications 2
What is the minimum staff-to-resident ratio required during nighttime hours at an ARF?