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

Answer

A pre-placement appraisal (PPA) must be completed prior to admission to assess whether the facility can appropriately meet the prospective resident's needs.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

ARFs are licensed to serve adults age 18 and older who require 24-hour non-medical care and supervision.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The resident's Social Security number

Answer

Admission agreements must include services, fees, and grievance procedures, but the resident's Social Security number is not a mandatory element of the agreement.

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

Answer

ARFs provide non-medical care only; individuals requiring skilled nursing services must be placed in a licensed health facility with appropriate medical staffing.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A vendorization agreement with the regional center

Answer

An ARF must be formally vendorized by the appropriate regional center before it can accept funding for and serve clients with developmental disabilities.

ARF - Adult Residential Facility Practice Test

ARF - Adult Residential Facility Practice Test

ARF ARF Admission and Discharge Procedures