ARF ARF Admission and Discharge Procedures

Question 1

What document must be completed BEFORE a prospective resident is admitted to an Adult Residential Facility?

Accepted Answer

Pre-placement appraisal

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Criminal background check on the applicant

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Insurance verification form

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Employment history review

Question 2

What is the minimum age requirement for admission to a licensed Adult Residential Facility in California?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

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16 years old

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21 years old

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65 years old

Question 3

An ARF admission agreement is required to include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The resident's Social Security number

Answer

Services to be provided by the facility

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Fee schedule and payment terms

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Grievance and appeals procedures

Question 4

Which individual is generally NOT eligible for admission to a standard Adult Residential Facility?

Accepted Answer

A person requiring ongoing skilled nursing care

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An adult with a developmental disability

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An adult with a mental health diagnosis

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An adult recovering from substance use

Question 5

To serve regional center clients with developmental disabilities, an ARF must obtain:

Accepted Answer

A vendorization agreement with the regional center

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Approval from the State Department of Health Care Services

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A separate federal certification under the ADA

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A 90-day provisional license from the DSS

Question 6

When must a signed copy of the admission agreement be provided to a new ARF resident?

Accepted Answer

On the day of admission

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Within 7 days of admission

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Within 14 days of admission

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Within 30 days of admission

Question 7

Which of the following is a valid, care-based reason for an ARF to deny admission to an applicant?

Accepted Answer

The applicant's care needs fall outside the facility's licensed scope

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The applicant prefers a private room the facility cannot provide

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The applicant's family members live a long distance away

Answer

The applicant is receiving only Supplemental Security Income (SSI)