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What organization is responsible for developing and approving ADA guidelines and standards?
What organization is responsible for developing and approving ADA guidelines and standards?
How much weight must railings and grab bars bear according to the text?
How much weight must railings and grab bars bear according to the text?
What is the maximum audible alarm decibel level mentioned in the text?
What is the maximum audible alarm decibel level mentioned in the text?
How must the fire alarm system in a nursing home be monitored according to the text?
How must the fire alarm system in a nursing home be monitored according to the text?
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When activating or pulling a fire alarm, which of the following is NOT automatically activated according to the text?
When activating or pulling a fire alarm, which of the following is NOT automatically activated according to the text?
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What is the minimum length of the cord that phones must be fitted with?
What is the minimum length of the cord that phones must be fitted with?
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What is the minimum width required for landings at the bottom and top of each stairway run according to the text?
What is the minimum width required for landings at the bottom and top of each stairway run according to the text?
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What is the range of decibels the volume control of the hearing aid compatible phones must be able to adjust between?
What is the range of decibels the volume control of the hearing aid compatible phones must be able to adjust between?
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What is the minimum weight that the grab bars and railings must support?
What is the minimum weight that the grab bars and railings must support?
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How often must the emergency generator be visually inspected and checked?
How often must the emergency generator be visually inspected and checked?
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What are the current federal resident care standards considered to be?
What are the current federal resident care standards considered to be?
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What is the largest payor source for long term care?
What is the largest payor source for long term care?
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What is the average short term stay for a Medicare resident?
What is the average short term stay for a Medicare resident?
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What does ANSI stand for?
What does ANSI stand for?
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What is the purpose of the Annual survey?
What is the purpose of the Annual survey?
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Under which class does a survey fall if there is potential for harm but no actual harm found?
Under which class does a survey fall if there is potential for harm but no actual harm found?
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What type of survey is conducted to check compliance with the 2567 Plan of Correction?
What type of survey is conducted to check compliance with the 2567 Plan of Correction?
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What type of survey is the Complaint Survey?
What type of survey is the Complaint Survey?
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Under which scope class does a violation fall if it is widespread?
Under which scope class does a violation fall if it is widespread?
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What does a violation falling under class 3 indicate?
What does a violation falling under class 3 indicate?
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In which situation does a facility undergo an extended survey?
In which situation does a facility undergo an extended survey?
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What type of violation would fall under Class 1 in the Violation Matrix?
What type of violation would fall under Class 1 in the Violation Matrix?
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What type of survey is conducted in case of partial compliance with the Plan of Correction?
What type of survey is conducted in case of partial compliance with the Plan of Correction?
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Study Notes
Organizational Standards
- The organization responsible for developing and approving ADA guidelines and standards is the U.S. Access Board.
Safety Standards
- Railings and grab bars must bear a minimum weight of 250 pounds.
- The maximum audible alarm decibel level for alarms is 110 decibels.
- In nursing homes, the fire alarm system must be continuously monitored.
Emergency Systems
- When activating or pulling a fire alarm, the automatic door unlock feature is NOT activated.
- Phones must be fitted with a minimum cord length of 36 inches.
- Landings at the top and bottom of each stairway run must have a minimum width of 44 inches.
Communication Aids
- Hearing aid compatible phones must have volume control that can adjust between 12 to 20 decibels.
Maintenance and Compliance
- Grab bars and railings must support a minimum weight of 250 pounds.
- Emergency generators must be visually inspected and checked at least monthly.
Federal Standards and Care
- Current federal resident care standards are considered to be the baseline for quality in long-term care.
- The largest payor source for long-term care is Medicare.
- The average short-term stay for a Medicare resident is approximately 27 days.
Survey Standards
- ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute.
- The Annual survey aims to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in facilities.
- A survey is classified as potential for harm but no actual harm found under "class 2."
- A "Follow-Up Survey" is conducted to check compliance with the 2567 Plan of Correction.
- The Complaint Survey evaluates specific grievances regarding facility care and practices.
Violation Classifications
- Violations falling under scope class "widespread" indicate significant issues affecting multiple residents.
- Class 3 violations indicate minor problems that do not pose immediate risk to resident health or safety.
- Facilities undergo an extended survey when there are significant or repeated deficiencies.
- Class 1 violations in the Violation Matrix indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
- A Partial Compliance Survey is conducted if there is a failure to fully implement the Plan of Correction.
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Test your knowledge of nursing home equipment and standards with this quiz. Questions cover topics like hearing aid compatible phones, grab bars weight support, and emergency generator inspections.
