Adult Foster Care Training
What are the 4 required qualifications for employees? correct answersMust be 18, criminal history
check, necessary training, and ability to do required work.
What are the 3 ways for Foster Providers to hire assistance? correct answersHire someone from an
agency, Hire an independent contractor, or Hire an employee
What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? correct
answersIndependent contractor is in business for themselves, where as an employee is working directly
through you.
What are the 3 things to remember when hiring an employee? correct answersKeep up with paperwork
and record requirements, pay minimum wage, know the laws and regulations.
What is the Oregon Administrative Rule? correct answers(OAR) A set of standards and practices that
ensure that services in Oregon are in compliance with federal and local guidelines.
How many hours of training annually are required by the department for providers, resident managers,
and substitute caregivers? correct answersAt least 12 hours
What is required of the facility according to facility standards? correct answersGood general condition,
up to date documentations, clean furnishings and building, adequately lighted.
What is required of the sanitary of the facility according to standards? correct answersGood septic tank,
adequate control of insects and rodents, caretakers must take precautions to prevent injuries from
sharps
What is required of bathrooms according to facility standards? correct answersProvide privacy, clean and
free of odors, utilities must be in good repair, grab bar for toilets.
, What is required of meals according to facility standards? correct answers3 nutricious meals served daily,
have menus for current and next week, food storage and prep areas and equipment must be clean and
free of odors, and in good repair.
What is required of telephones according to facility standards? correct answersMust be accessible,
emergency numbers must be posted by the phone, limitations of phone use must be specified.
What are the "Best Practice Guidelines" directed at? correct answersProtecting health and safety of the
individuals under care.
What are the 4 "Best Practice Guidelines"? correct answersSix Rights, Five Always, Five Nevers, Five
Musts,
What are the "Six Rights" regarding to? correct answersMedication administration
What are the "Six Rights" correct answersRight Medication, Dose, Person, Time, Route, and
Documentation
What are the "Five Always"? correct answersAlways have health providers orders for every medication
treatment (including OTC), Always wash your hands before giving medications, Always pour medications
directly into medical cup, Always stay with the patient until medication is swallowed, Always keep
medication storage locked, and clean.
What are the "Five Nevers"? correct answersNever leave medication with the person/on table, never
give medication prescribed for one person to another, Never give medication that was prepared by
someone else, Never use medication that is outdated or unlabeled, Never give medication you have
questions about.
What are the "Five Musts"? correct answersMust have MAR present when giving medications, Must read
the label and compare it with the MAR before giving medications, Must ensure the person is in a good
position for medication administration, Must record the administration of medication immediately on
the MAR, Must know the reason for medication.
What is the MAR? correct answersMedication Administration Record
