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Duty to Report to Life Safety - ANSWER All fires, explosions, natural disasters as well as
preventable deaths, serious or life-threatening injuries caused by fires, explosions, and
natural disasters shall be phoned in to the L/S Code Div. before the end of the next
workday after the occurrence. The L/S Code Div. will furnish forms to fulfill written
reporting within 15 calendar days.
Windows shall be no more than ____ above the ground. - ANS 36 inches
Windows must make up of the required floor area. - ANS Not less than 1/8.
Floor Area for Private Room - ANS 100 sq ft
Semi-Private Room Floor Area - ANS 80 sq ft
Mattresses should be at least X inches thick. - ANS 4 inches
Special Care Rooms required in what count? - ANSWER 1:30 beds, or major fraction
thereof.
Minimum Storage Area: Medicine Room - ANSWER 75 sq ft
Bathing Facilities & Lavatories -- Minimum Count - ANSWER 2 per nursing unit
Nursing units may be no larger than X beds. - ANSWER 60 beds each
,Shower Size shall be no smaller than __ x __ without curbing. - ANSWER 30x60 inches
Water Closet (toilet c. sink) in Res. Room must be no smaller than. - ANSWER 3x6 feet
Nursing units must include storage for: - ANSWER linens and wheelchairs
Resident Minimum Requirement for Physical Exams - ANSWER 30 days prior to
admission and annually, thereafter.
Admission Requirements -- Resident TB Testing - ANSWER TB s/s, placement, and chest
x-ray within last 30 days
ADLs - ANSWER Eating, Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming; Transferring and
Ambulation; Good Nutrition, Personal Hygiene; and Toileting
Phys. Services Requirement - ANSWER NP, PA, or MD on call 24/7
Residents must be seen by their provider: - ANSWER every 60 days.
Resident drug regimens are reviewed how often, and by whom? - ANSWER Every 30
days by a licensed pharmacist.
Medical Rec. must be completed within X days of d/c. - ANSWER 60
Med Rec are to be retained for X years after d/c. - ANSWER 5
In case of a minor, for how long should the M/R be retained? - ANSWER 3 years beyond
the discharged's 21st birthday
,Resident Index shall be maintained to include: - ANSWER Resident's full name and DOB
Minimum square footage for Dining Area - ANSWER 15 sq ft/person for 3/4 of the
capacity of the building
Meal Requirements -- How many per day? - ANSWER 3 meals per day
Minimum of Protein Servings/Day - ANSWER 2-3
Minimum of Dairy Servings/Day - ANSWER 2
Minimum of Fruits and Vegetables Servings/Day - ANSWER 5, including Vit C source
daily and Vit A at least 3-4 times a week
Minimum of Carb Servings/Day - ANSWER 6
Minimum of Fats, Oils, and Sweets Servings/Day - ANSWER As needed for flavor and
additional calories.
Menu shall be planned at least X in advance. - ANSWER 1 week
The current week's menu shall be approved by X, dated and followed as planned. -
ANSWER the dietician
Any substitutions or changes to planned diets shall be: - ANSWER documented in
writing.
, Copies of diet changes and substitution records are kept on file for at least: - ANSWER
30 days.
There shall not be more than X hours between the evening and morning meal. - ANSWER
14
16 hours may be allowed between the evening and morning meals if: - ANSWER The
resident has agreed to this and a nutritious snack that includes a source of protein is
offered at bedtime.
Minimum Supply of Perishable Food - ANSWER 24 hours
Minimum Supply of Non-Perishable Food - ANSWER 72 hours
Dining Tables shall not seat more than X residents. - ANSWER 4-6
Lighting in kitchen and dining room shall not be less than the intensity of: - ANSWER 30
foot candles.
Recommended Temp for Storage of Perishable Goods: Meats & Dairy Products -
ANSWER 32-40.
Recommended Temp for Storage of Perishable Goods: Fruits & Veg - ANSWER 40-45.
If it is impractical to separate refrigeration for meat, dairy, fruit, and veggies, then the
common refigerator must be at: - ANSWER 41 degrees.
Freezers shall be X degrees: - ANSWER 0 or below
Facilities with more than X beds shall provide for commercial refridgeration. - ANSWER
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