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

The involuntary discharge notice must state the specific reason for discharge, the effective date, and information about the resident's right to appeal.

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 with mild memory loss who is ambulatory and cooperative is within the scope of care that a standard RCFE can appropriately provide.

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

Facilities must provide written admission policies and a copy of the Resident Rights document to prospective residents before the Residency Agreement is signed.

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

The facility should document the resident's voluntary departure, the risks that were communicated, and the resident's acknowledgment of those risks.

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

Discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin is prohibited under California civil rights laws and cannot be a basis for refusing admission.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Procedures 3