RCFE Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Procedures 3

Question 1

What must be included in the written 30-day notice of involuntary discharge given to an RCFE resident?

Accepted Answer

The reason for discharge, the effective date, and appeal rights

Answer

Only the effective date of discharge

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A list of alternative facilities the resident must choose from

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A signed physician statement authorizing the discharge

Question 2

Which of the following residents would be appropriate for admission to a non-dementia-specific RCFE?

Accepted Answer

A resident with mild memory loss who is ambulatory and cooperative

Answer

A resident requiring daily wound care by a licensed nurse

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A resident who is bedridden and requires total care

Answer

A resident on a ventilator with stable vital signs

Question 3

What document must an RCFE provide to a prospective resident BEFORE signing the Residency Agreement?

Accepted Answer

The facility's written admission policies and a copy of resident rights

Answer

A copy of the facility's most recent CDSS inspection report

Answer

A list of all current residents for reference

Answer

The administrator's professional biography

Question 4

If a resident voluntarily chooses to leave an RCFE against staff advice, what should the facility document?

Accepted Answer

The resident's decision, any risks discussed, and the resident's acknowledgment

Answer

Nothing, as it is the resident's right to leave

Answer

A request for court-ordered return of the resident

Answer

A mandatory 72-hour psychiatric hold

Question 5

Under California law, which of the following cannot be used as grounds for refusing admission to an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

The applicant's race, religion, or national origin

Answer

The applicant's care needs exceed the facility's license

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The applicant requires a level of care the facility is not staffed to provide

Answer

The facility has no available beds at the time of application

Question 6

What is the RCFE's responsibility regarding a resident's personal funds and valuables held by the facility?

Accepted Answer

The facility must maintain separate trust accounts and provide itemized statements

Answer

The facility may pool resident funds into a single account for efficiency

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The facility is not permitted to hold resident funds under any circumstances

Answer

The facility may charge a 10% management fee on all held funds