ARF Admission and Discharge Procedures Flashcards
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The pre-placement appraisal conducted before ARF admission must assess the prospective resident's:
Answer: Physical, mental, and social care needs
The pre-placement appraisal must evaluate the applicant's physical, mental, and social needs to determine whether the facility can appropriately serve them.
When an ARF determines it cannot meet a prospective resident's needs after completing the pre-placement appraisal, the facility must:
Answer: Refer the applicant to appropriate services or alternative placements
If a facility cannot meet an applicant's needs, it must refer them to appropriate alternative services or placements rather than accepting them inappropriately.
How often must an ARF review and update a current resident's needs assessment after initial admission?
Answer: Annually or when a significant change in condition occurs
Resident assessments must be reviewed at least annually and updated whenever there is a significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or behavioral condition.
Which statement about ARF admission criteria is CORRECT?
Answer: Facilities may specialize in serving specific populations within their license type
ARFs may focus on specific licensed populations (such as those with developmental disabilities or mental health needs) while operating within their licensed category.
The Individual Program Plan (IPP) for a regional center client residing in an ARF is:
Answer: Developed by the regional center and implemented by the ARF
The IPP is developed by the regional center in collaboration with the client and their support network, while the ARF is responsible for implementing the plan's goals.
An ARF's admission agreement must be written in:
Answer: Language understandable to the resident or their authorized representative
Admission agreements must be written in language that is understandable to the resident or their authorized representative so they can meaningfully consent to care terms.
Before a person with a conservatorship is admitted to an ARF, the facility must verify:
Answer: That the conservator has legal authority to consent to the placement
When a prospective resident is under conservatorship, the facility must confirm that the conservator holds legal authority to make placement decisions on the person's behalf.