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| What is meant by "supportive assistance"? |
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Definition
"supportive assistance" means the service rendered to any person which is sufficient to enable the person to meet an adequate level of daily living.
OAC 310:680-1-2 |
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| How are you supposed to display your administrator's license? |
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Definition
Every person licensed/certified as an administrator and designated the "Administrator-of-record" AOR) shall display the appropriate "Certificate of' or "license" in a conspicuous place in the facility or place of business requiring such license/certification.
OAC 490:10-13-2 (f) |
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Term
| How many people are required to be on a residential care home's resident's advisory council? |
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Definition
The council shall consist of not less than 10 people or 50% of the residents pr residents' family.
OAC 310:680-3-8 (b) |
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Term
| How many people are required to be on a residential care home's resident's advisory council? |
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Definition
The council shall consist of not less than 10 people or 50% of the residents pr residents' family.
OAC 310:680-3-8 (b) |
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Term
| What is the required seating capacity for a first time licensed residential care facility with 10 licensed beds? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the requirements for medication storage in a residential care facility for medications requiring refrigeration? |
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Definition
| OAC 310:680-13-1 (1.B) Medications requiring refrigeration shall be kept in a refrigerator with a temperature range of 36 F (2C) to 48F (8C) and separate from food and other items. A method of locking these medications shall be provided. |
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Term
| What are the requirements for medication storage in a residential care facility? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-13-1(1.A)
medication shall be stored in an area that is locked, is well lighted, and room temperature not to exceed 86F. |
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Term
| How long may discontinued medications be kept and how are they handled differently from current medications (in a residential care facility)? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-13-1 (1.U)
discontinued medications may ne kept up to three months and must be separated from the current medications within the locked medication area. |
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Term
| Who does the medication reviews in a residential care facility? how frequently? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-13-1 (1.Z)n
The RN shall do a documented medication review on a resident in the home quarterly. |
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Term
| Who can administer medications in a residential care facility? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-13-1 (2.A)
only persons who meet requirements for administration of medications shall administer medications. |
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Term
| What is permitted for bulk dispensing in a residential care facility? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-13-2 (3)
only licensed nurses, physicians, pharmacists or medication aide technicians (MAT) may dispense these medications. |
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Term
| How does the residential care act define the following: abuse? neglect? abandonment? exploitation? |
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Definition
abuse-means any intentional or negligent act or omission, directly and proximately resulting in physical or mental injury to a resident of a facility.
OAC 310:680-1-2
neglect-any act of omission or commission by any owner, operator, administrator, licensee or any agent, servant, employee or other person under employment, supervision or control of any one or more of the owners, operators or administrators, and which act is a direct and proximate cause of any physical or mental injury to a resident. |
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Term
| How frequently (min)shall the OK state dept of Health inspect, survey and evaluate a residential care home? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-3-4 (b)
the department shall at least three times a year and whenever it deems necessary inspect, survey, and evaluate each home to determine compliance with applicable licensure and certification requirments and standards. The annual inspection shall occur within one hundred twenty days prior to license renewal. |
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Term
| how frequently is the OK state depart of health required to hold a public meeting in a licensed residential care home and what is the purpose of these meetings? |
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Definition
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Term
| If in violation of the Residential care act, what are the maximum penalties you may be liable for? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-3-5 (e)
any person who has been determined by the Dept to have violated and provisions of the residential care act or any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to the provisions of the residential care act may be liable for a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for each day that the violation continues. the max civil penalty shall be ten thousand dollars for any related series of violations |
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Term
| how often would you expect the State Fire Marshall (or designee) to conduct inspections in a residential care home and to whom would they report their findings? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-5-5.
prior to issuance of an initial license. each residential care home with more than six beds shall provide documentation of annual inspection. |
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Term
| What are the requirements of resident records in a residential care facility? |
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Definition
OAC 310:680-3-7.(a-e)
current documents which relate to the residents must be kept in the residential care home. Other records may be kept in the central business office or other location, but must be made available upon request by the Dept. |
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Term
| who would an assisted living center NOT provide care for? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-3-4
resident needs care or services that exceed the care or services available in the assisted living center. the residents physician determines that the resident requires physical or chemical restraints in situations other than emergencies, resident poses a threat to self or others, or the assisted living center is unable to meet the resident's needs for privacy or dignity. |
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Term
| Who directs the routines of care provision and service delivery in an assisted living center, to maximum extent possible? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-3-1 (B)
an assisted living center shall ensure the routines to the provision and service delivery are directed by the resident to the maximum extent possible. |
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Term
| what happens when someone is inappropriately placed in an assisted living center? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-3-5 (a)
is an assisted living center finds that a resident is inappropriately placed, the assisted living center shall inform the resident and/or the resident's representation if any. if not arranged, written notice will be given with intent to terminate the residency agreement and move resident to an appropriate care provider. |
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Term
| How many days of food supply are required in an assisted living center? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-3-8 (c)
three days |
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Term
| How are leftovers dealt with in an assisted living center? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-3-8 (c)
leftovers that are potentially hazardous foods shall be used, or disposed of, within twenty-four hours. Non-potentially hazardous leftovers that have been heated or cooked. may be refrigerated for up the 48 hours. |
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Term
| Is there any difference in milk temperature requirements in an assisted living center than in a nursing home? |
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Definition
assisted living center: 310:663-3-8 (d.3)
milk for drinking shall be stored at 41F or below and shall not be stored in a frozen state.
-same for nursing homes OAC 310:675-9-13.1(d.3) |
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Term
| What are the time constraints on comprehensive assessments in an assisted living center (after admission and thereafter)? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-5-2(a&b)
the assisted living center shall complete the admission assessment within 30 days before or at time of admission.comprehensive assessment completed within 14 days after admission, once every 12 months or, promptly after a significant change in the resident's condition. |
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Term
| In an assisted living center, who is subject to the requirements for criminal arrest checks? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-9-5 (a)
all of the assisted living center's employees shall be subject to the requirements for criminal arrest checks applicable to nurses nurses aides |
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Term
| Who approves an assisted living center's plan for urgent or emergent situations when only one direct care staff member is on duty? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-9-6 (b.2)
the Department |
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Term
| How often must a quality assurance committee meet in an assisted living center? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-11-1
meet at least quarterly |
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Term
| Who must be on the quality assurance committee in an assisted living center if a medication problem is to be monitored or investigated? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-11-2 (4)
pharmacist consultant if a medication problem is to be monitored or investigated |
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Term
| What are the timeline requirements for reporting incidents in an assisted living center? how do they differ from nursing home requirements? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-19-1 (a)
timeline for reporting;
initial- 1 business day
follow-up- 5 business days
final report- 10 days
(same as nursing home requirements) |
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Term
| What are the limitations in an assisted living center for dispensing non-prescription drugs from a common bulk supply in an assisted living center? if a medication is liquid, is there a limitation on the package size? |
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Definition
OAC 663-19-2(b.7&8)
an assisted living center shall have only oral analgesics, antacids, and laxatives for bulk dispensing.
the assisted living center shall establish in its policy and procedure the maximum size of packaging and shall ensure that each resident receives the correct dosage. The assisted living center shall not acquire nor maintain a liquid medication in a package six the exceeds 16 fluid ounces. |
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Term
| What are the requirements for retaining a resident's records in an assisted living facility? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-19-3
retained for at least 5 years years transfer, discharge or death. The last 12 months has to be readily available w/in 72 hours of request. |
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Term
| how frequently should you expect the Oklahoma State Department of Health to inspect your assisted living center? |
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Definition
OAC 310:663-25-1 (a)
at least once every 15 months, within a statewide average of every 12 months. |
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Term
| What does it mean when the Oklahoma State Department of Health has accepted your plan of correction following a survey in an assisted living facility? |
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Definition
OAC 310: 663-25-4 (b.5)
acceptance of the plan of correction by the Department does not absolve the continuum of care facility or assisted living center of the responsibility for compliance should the implementation not result in correction and compliance. acceptance indicates the Departments acknowledgment that the continuum of care facility or assisted living center indicated a willingness to make timely corrections. |
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