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

California regulations require ARFs to provide at least 30 days written notice before a non-emergency discharge, giving residents and families adequate time to arrange alternative placement.

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

Emergency discharges without advance notice are permitted only when a resident poses an immediate danger to themselves or others that cannot be safely managed within the facility.

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

The discharge notice must state the specific reason for the discharge and the proposed date so the resident has the information needed to understand and respond to the action.

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

Discharging a resident in retaliation for filing complaints or exercising their legal rights is prohibited and constitutes unlawful retaliation.

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

The ARF has a responsibility to actively assist in identifying appropriate alternative placement when initiating a discharge, ensuring continuity of care for the resident.

ARF - Adult Residential Facility Practice Test

ARF - Adult Residential Facility Practice Test

ARF ARF Admission and Discharge Procedures 3