RCFE Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Procedures

Question 1

Before admitting a resident, what document must an RCFE complete that outlines the resident's care needs, preferences, and personal goals?

Accepted Answer

Preadmission Appraisal

Answer

A Preadmission Appraisal must be completed before or at the time of admission to assess the resident's needs and determine if the RCFE can meet them.

Question 2

Which of the following conditions would make a prospective resident ineligible for admission to a standard RCFE?

Accepted Answer

Requires a ventilator for breathing

Answer

Residents who require ongoing skilled nursing services such as ventilator support exceed the level of care an RCFE is licensed to provide.

Question 3

What is the required timeframe for completing a resident's written Needs and Services Plan after admission to an RCFE?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days of admission

Answer

California regulations require that an RCFE complete a written Needs and Services Plan for each resident within 30 days of admission.

Question 4

When a resident is involuntarily transferred or discharged from an RCFE, what is the minimum advance written notice required?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

California law requires at least 30 days written notice before involuntary transfer or discharge of an RCFE resident, except in emergencies.

Question 5

Which of the following is a permissible reason for an RCFE to involuntarily discharge a resident?

Accepted Answer

The resident's needs exceed what the RCFE is licensed to provide

Answer

An RCFE may discharge a resident if their care needs have increased beyond what the facility is licensed to safely provide.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test