ARF ARF Resident Rights 3

Question 1

An ARF resident requests to see their own facility records. What is the facility's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Provide access to the resident's own records upon request

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Deny access to protect confidentiality from the resident themselves

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Allow access only with a family member or advocate present

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Require a 30-day written request before granting access

Question 2

What is the ARF's obligation regarding a resident's cultural and religious practices?

Accepted Answer

Respect and accommodate the resident's cultural and religious practices

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Establish a single faith-based practice for all residents to maintain consistency

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Limit religious practice to private room observance only

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Require family members to facilitate all religious activities offsite

Question 3

Under California ARF law, is a resident permitted to have consensual intimate relationships?

Accepted Answer

Yes, residents have the right to consensual intimate and social relationships

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No, intimate relationships are prohibited in licensed care facilities

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Only if the resident's physician provides written approval

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Only between residents of the same facility with administrator approval

Question 4

Which entity is responsible for investigating complaints about violations of ARF resident rights?

Accepted Answer

The California Department of Social Services (DSS)

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The County Sheriff's Office

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The California Medical Board

Answer

The facility's internal ethics committee only

Question 5

A resident of an ARF is placed on a behavioral restriction as part of their service plan. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

The restriction must be least restrictive, documented, and reviewed regularly

Answer

Behavioral restrictions may be applied informally without documentation

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Only a psychiatrist can authorize any behavioral restriction in an ARF

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Behavioral restrictions are prohibited in ARF settings and require transfer

Question 6

What must an ARF do before discharging a resident?

Accepted Answer

Provide adequate advance notice and assist in arranging an appropriate alternative placement

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Discharge immediately upon receipt of a 3-day notice to the resident

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Obtain a court order authorizing the discharge

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Require the family to arrange all discharge logistics independently