RCFE Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Residency Agreement that must be provided to every RCFE resident upon admission?

Accepted Answer

It outlines fees, services, discharge policies, and resident rights

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It assigns a power of attorney to the facility administrator

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It transfers legal guardianship to the facility

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It waives the resident's right to file complaints with CDSS

Question 2

If an RCFE resident is hospitalized, within how many days must the facility hold the resident's bed if the resident intends to return?

Accepted Answer

Up to 7 days if specified in the Residency Agreement

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The facility is not required to hold the bed

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Up to 14 days by law

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Up to 30 days by law

Question 3

Before accepting a resident who requires hospice services, what must the RCFE do?

Accepted Answer

Enter into a written agreement with the hospice agency

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Obtain a waiver from CDSS allowing hospice residents

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Hire a licensed nurse to oversee the resident's care

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Transfer all responsibility for the resident to the hospice agency

Question 4

An RCFE resident has a right to return to the facility after a hospital stay unless which of the following conditions exists?

Accepted Answer

The resident's condition has changed and exceeds the RCFE's care capacity

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The resident was away for more than 48 hours

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A new resident has been placed in the room

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The family has requested a different placement

Question 5

Which form is used in California to document a resident's wishes regarding resuscitation and end-of-life medical interventions in an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)

Answer

Durable Power of Attorney

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Living Will only

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Do Not Hospitalize form

Question 6

When must an RCFE update a resident's Needs and Services Plan?

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is a significant change in the resident's condition or needs

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Only at the annual review

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Every six months regardless of changes

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Only when the resident or family requests an update