Did you know that the Administrator is responsible for appointing someone to be the Qualified Designee and is responsible for making sure the designee is capable of filling in.
Regulation: PART 6 – ADMINISTRATOR
6.8 Duties:
(L) Appointing and supervising a qualified designee who is capable of satisfactorily fulfilling the administrator’s duties when the administrator is unavailable.
The name and contact information for the administrator or qualified designee on duty shall always be readily available to the residents and public.
Day 1
Administrator Duties:
What falls under the Administrator Duties
When to contact the Administrator of Record
Getting around in the regulations to find answers when things come up
Staffing issues
When a staff member has to put on immediate leave
Staff contingency situation and back up staff
Staff training packet ready to go
Day 2
The Dreaded Health Dept: Be Survey Ready
Do a mock survey to get the building ready for survey
Where to find the QMP, Policy and Procedure manual, Fire safety manual
What is needed for a Plan of Correction and how to file an extension
Day 3
Occurrence Reporting
What needs to be reported
How to Report through the COHFI Site
Contagious or Covid situation reporting
Day 4
What if there is Racoon in the attic or Rat in the house? And other crazy safety events.
Emergency Procedures: including evacuating the building
Resident Assessments and Safe Return Assessments
Pests in the building
What to do if you have NO idea what to do, who to call what support do you need.
Preferred Vendor list for plumbing, electrical, garage door opener, furnace, AC issues
Quiz is handed out at the end of the 4th day to evaluate competency. CALA issues the certificate for the employee file
