ARF Admission and Discharge Procedures Flashcards
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What document must be completed BEFORE a prospective resident is admitted to an Adult Residential Facility?
Answer: Pre-placement appraisal
A pre-placement appraisal (PPA) must be completed prior to admission to assess whether the facility can appropriately meet the prospective resident's needs.
What is the minimum age requirement for admission to a licensed Adult Residential Facility in California?
Answer: 18 years old
ARFs are licensed to serve adults age 18 and older who require 24-hour non-medical care and supervision.
An ARF admission agreement is required to include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: The resident's Social Security number
Admission agreements must include services, fees, and grievance procedures, but the resident's Social Security number is not a mandatory element of the agreement.
Which individual is generally NOT eligible for admission to a standard Adult Residential Facility?
Answer: A person requiring ongoing skilled nursing care
ARFs provide non-medical care only; individuals requiring skilled nursing services must be placed in a licensed health facility with appropriate medical staffing.
To serve regional center clients with developmental disabilities, an ARF must obtain:
Answer: A vendorization agreement with the regional center
An ARF must be formally vendorized by the appropriate regional center before it can accept funding for and serve clients with developmental disabilities.
When must a signed copy of the admission agreement be provided to a new ARF resident?
Answer: On the day of admission
The admission agreement must be signed and a copy provided to the resident on the day of admission so they have immediate access to its terms.
Which of the following is a valid, care-based reason for an ARF to deny admission to an applicant?
Answer: The applicant's care needs fall outside the facility's licensed scope
An ARF may appropriately deny admission when an applicant's needs exceed the facility's licensed scope or the population it is certified to serve.