AIT Program Requirements for Healthcare Administration
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What is the maximum allowable number of residents per room in a long-term care facility?

  • 3 residents
  • 5 residents
  • 4 residents (correct)
  • 2 residents

    • What is the minimum room size requirement for a single resident room?

  • 100 square feet (correct)
  • 120 square feet
  • 80 square feet
  • 140 square feet

    • How much usable floor area is required per bed in facilities built after 1964?

  • 90 square feet
  • 70 square feet (correct)
  • 60 square feet
  • 80 square feet

    • Which of the following is NOT a part of the Administrator-in-Training program requirements?

    <p>Completed Master's Degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum area required for dining and activities in plans after 1984?

    <p>30 square feet per bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'parenteral' refer to?

    <p>Piercing the mucous membranes or skin barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'facility'?

    <p>A location where professional activities may involve exposure to infectious materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'advance directive'?

    <p>A written document such as a living will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in the definition of 'activities of daily living'?

    <p>Mobility and grooming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a 'self-limiting condition'?

    <p>A temporary condition that resolves without intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'comfortable and safe temperature levels'?

    <p>Temperatures between 71 degrees and 81 degrees Fahrenheit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'abuse' in the context provided?

    <p>Physical or mental injury inflicted other than by accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'communicable disease' refer to?

    <p>A disease transmissible by direct or indirect contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must Wanda Winkler, the activities director, ensure when choosing activities for residents?

    <p>Activities that are suitable for the residents' abilities and interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bathing facilities are required for residents without bathing facilities in their rooms?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the HFA or RCA need to ensure regarding resident care policies?

    <p>Health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many continuing education hours are required during the 2-year licensing period for HFA or RCA?

    <p>40 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how long must certificates of completion for continuing education courses be retained?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum active work experience required for a preceptor before applying?

    <p>2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many years must records of the AIT programs be maintained by the preceptor?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Residents must be informed about changes in rates or services how many days in advance?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information is required on over-the-counter medication labeling?

    <p>Physician name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approval is needed for changes to the menu in a care facility?

    <p>Registered dietician's approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of condition can a residential care facility provide comprehensive nursing care for?

    <p>Self-limiting condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of examination must applicants for HFA or RCA successfully pass?

    <p>Written examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a care facility, what is the minimum window area required relative to the total floor area of a bedroom?

    <p>1/10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two types of examinations may applicants for HFA or RCA take to qualify for their license?

    <p>Oral and written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of care does a comprehensive facility offer under its license?

    <p>Residential care services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the examination for HFA or RCA include regarding patient care?

    <p>Psychology of patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a situation presenting imminent danger of death or serious harm to residents?

    <p>Emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is referred to as the Indiana state department of health?

    <p>Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'comfortable and safe temperature' refer to in terms of ambient temperature for residents?

    <p>71-81 degrees Fahrenheit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes actions taken by a facility to punish or penalize residents?

    <p>Discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms describes an infectious disease that can be transmitted by direct contact?

    <p>Communicable Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'activities of daily living' include?

    <p>Mobility and bathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a 'legal representative' in a health care context?

    <p>To authorize health care consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition indicates that a medical issue will typically resolve on its own?

    <p>Self Limiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    AIT Program Requirements

    • The Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program is an opportunity for individuals to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become licensed as a healthcare administrator.
    • The program requires a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
    • A Master’s degree from an accredited institution may be substituted for the Baccalaureate degree.
    • All applicants must complete a Residency-Internship.
    • Qualifying applicants may receive a waiver of as much as 30% of required training hours.
    • Applicants may also be approved for licensure by endorsement by the board.
    • Applicants can use Verifiable Experience to earn endorsement.
    • AIT applicants must meet specific educational attainment requirements.
    • A Specialized Course of Study, approved by the board, must also be completed.
    • It is encouraged that AIT program participants complete a Student Internship.

    Long-Term Health Care Administration

    • Long-Term Health Care Administration focuses on providing care services for long-term care facilities across multiple settings.
    • The program is designed to prepare professionals to lead those facilities and ensure the quality of care for residents.

    Facility Requirements

    • Facilities must not have more than four residents in each room.
    • Single-resident rooms must be a minimum of 100 square feet.
    • Multiple occupancy rooms built before 1964 must provide 60 square feet per bed.
    • Facilities built after 1964 must ensure there are at least 70 square feet per bed.
    • Rooms built after 1977 must provide 80 square feet per bed.
    • Facilities built before 1970 must provide a lounge area of at least 10 square feet per bed.
    • Facilities built since 1970 must have an activity area of at least 20 square feet per bed.
    • Facilities built after 1984 must provide a combined dining and activity area of at least 30 square feet per bed.

    Facility Policies

    • Facility staff must ensure residents have the right to receive care in a safe and comfortable environment.
    • Comfortable and safe temperatures must be maintained between 71 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit for all residents.
    • The facility must have adequate bathing facilities for residents who cannot utilize bathroom facilities in their rooms.
    • The facility is required to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.
    • The facility should provide activities that are suitable for resident abilities and interests.
    • The facility must have at least one bathing facility available to residents who are unable to utilize bathing facilities in their rooms for each 41 residents.
    • The facility must maintain a record of all surveys conducted by the division for at least two years.
    • The facility must provide every resident with a copy of their rights.
    • The facility must display a copy of resident rights in a publicly accessible area.
    • The facility must provide resident rights documentation in a readable font size and language that is easily understood by residents.
    • The facility must retain records for at least 5 years after the end of the licensing period.

    Medication Requirements

    • Facilities must use a standardized medication inventory with detailed documentation for each resident.
    • Residents must be informed of the strength and the amount of medication they are receiving during their stay.
    • The facility must document the reason for the medication and the dispensing method.
    • The date and the signatures of the person administering the medication must be documented.
    • Any witness to the dispensing process must include their signature.
    • Over-the-counter medications must include the resident’s name, the physician’s name, the expiration date, the name of the drug, and the strength of the drug.
    • The menu and any menu changes must be approved by a registered dietician.

    Staff Requirements

    • The facility must comply with state and federal regulations related to environmental health and safety.
    • All HFA or RCA applicants should be knowledgeable in local health and safety regulations.
    • RCA employees are prohibited from providing comprehensive care under the same RCA license.
    • Comprehensive facilities are able to offer RC under the same comprehensive license.
    • Every bedroom must have sufficient light and ventilation through an outside window, which must equal at least 1/10 of the total floor space.
    • Residential care facilities can provide comprehensive nursing care to residents with self-limiting conditions if they have 24-hour oversight from a registered nurse and are not receiving rehabilitation therapies.
    • All applicants for examination as an HFA or RCA must pass a written and/or oral examination.
    • All applicants must be familiar with principles of medical care, pharmaceutical services, and drug handling.
    • Every applicant must demonstrate an understanding of therapeutic and supportive care in long-term care environments.
    • Every applicant must be capable of complying with applicable environmental health and safety standards.

    Facility Emergency Requirements

    • The facility must immediately report any abuse to the local law enforcement agency and to the Indiana State Department of Health.
    • The facility is obligated to provide a written report to the Department outlining any incidents of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
    • The facility must make every effort to ensure all residents are safe and secure at all times.

    Definitions

    • Abuse: Any physical or mental injury or sexual assault inflicted on a resident of the facility.
    • Advance Directive: A written document that outlines a resident’s end-of-life wishes, such as a living will.
    • Cognitive: Refers to a person’s ability to remember, recall, and make decisions regarding their daily lives.
    • Communicable Disease: refers to an infectious disease that may spread from person to person through direct contact with an infected person or their bodily fluids or indirectly through a vector (like a mosquito).
    • Department: refers to the Indiana State Department of Health.
    • Discipline: An action taken by the facility for the purpose of punishing or penalizing a resident.
    • Dressing: This term refers to the process of selecting, obtaining, putting on, fastening, and removing all items of clothing, including braces and artificial limbs.
    • Emergency: A situation or physical condition that presents an immediate danger of death or serious physical or mental harm to one or more residents of the facility.
    • Facility: Describes a building or location where an individual can be reasonably expected to come into contact with potentially infectious materials due to their professional, employment, training, or volunteer activities.
    • Infectious: Capable of spreading infection.
    • Legal Representative: A person who is authorized to make healthcare decisions on behalf of a resident.
    • Parenterial: Refers to any event that pierces the mucous membranes or skin barrier, such as needlesticks, human bites, cuts, or abrasions.
    • Resident: An individual residing and receiving care in a health facility.
    • Self-limiting Condition: A condition that will normally resolve itself without further intervention or by staff implementing standard clinical interventions.
    • Activities of Daily Living: Basic functions necessary for daily life, including mobility, eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, and transferring.

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    This quiz covers the essential requirements for the Administrator-in-Training (AIT) program in healthcare administration. It includes details on educational prerequisites, residency-internship obligations, and licensure endorsement processes. Prepare to test your knowledge on the necessary steps to become a licensed healthcare administrator.

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