Regulatory Compliance and Laws Flashcards
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Under the Fair Housing Act, an assisted living facility must provide which of the following to a resident with a disability?
Answer: Reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, and services
The Fair Housing Act requires housing providers, including ALFs, to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
A surveyor arrives unannounced at an ALF to investigate a complaint. What is the administrator's best course of action?
Answer: Cooperate fully and provide requested records access
State licensing agencies have statutory authority to conduct unannounced inspections, and obstruction can itself be a violation.
Which federal law establishes standards for the privacy and security of residents' protected health information?
Answer: HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs the privacy and security of protected health information.
An ALF administrator learns that a caregiver's professional license lapsed two months ago. The administrator should:
Answer: Remove the caregiver from duties requiring licensure until it is renewed
Staff performing duties that require a license must hold a current, valid license, so the caregiver must be removed from those duties immediately.
Which situation most clearly triggers a mandatory report to the state's adult protective services or abuse hotline?
Answer: Staff suspect a resident's unexplained bruises resulted from mistreatment
Suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult must be reported to the designated state authority by mandatory reporters.
Under OSHA regulations, an ALF must maintain which document for hazardous chemicals used in the facility?
Answer: Safety Data Sheets accessible to employees
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires readily accessible Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
What is the primary legal purpose of the resident admission agreement in an ALF?
Answer: To disclose services, fees, and the rights and obligations of both parties
The admission agreement is a contract that must clearly disclose services, charges, and mutual rights and responsibilities.