ARF ARF Admission and Discharge Procedures 3

Question 1

How many days advance written notice must an ARF provide before initiating a non-emergency discharge or transfer of a resident?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

7 days

Answer

14 days

Answer

60 days

Question 2

Under which condition may an ARF discharge a resident WITHOUT providing the standard advance notice?

Accepted Answer

The resident's behavior poses an immediate danger to themselves or others

Answer

The resident falls behind on monthly fee payments

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The facility needs the room to accommodate a new admission

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The resident's family requests an immediate discharge

Question 3

A written discharge notice provided to an ARF resident must include:

Accepted Answer

The specific reason for discharge and the proposed discharge date

Answer

A list of all available alternative facilities in the region

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The facility's full financial records for the resident's stay

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The resident's complete medical and behavioral history

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a legitimate basis for discharging a resident from an ARF?

Accepted Answer

The resident has filed complaints about the quality of care received

Answer

The resident's care needs have increased beyond the facility's licensed scope

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The facility is closing or surrendering its license

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The resident continues to violate facility rules after repeated interventions

Question 5

When an ARF initiates a discharge, what obligation does the facility have toward the departing resident?

Accepted Answer

Make reasonable efforts to help locate appropriate alternative placement

Answer

Provide transportation to the new placement at no charge

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Pay the resident's first month of fees at the new facility

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Contact the resident's employer to arrange work accommodations

Question 6

A resident who disagrees with a facility's discharge decision has the right to:

Accepted Answer

Request a grievance hearing or file an appeal through appropriate channels

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Remain in the facility indefinitely regardless of the discharge reason

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Contact media outlets to publicize the dispute publicly

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Withhold monthly fee payments until the discharge notice is withdrawn

Question 7

After a resident is discharged from an ARF, California regulations require the facility to retain the former resident's records for a minimum of:

Accepted Answer

3 years after discharge

Answer

1 year after discharge

Answer

5 years after discharge

Answer

7 years after discharge