RCFE - Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Facility Operations and Management 1

Question 1

Under California Title 22, an RCFE with 16 or more residents must meet which nighttime staffing requirement between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.?

Accepted Answer

At least one awake staff member must be on duty at all times

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At least one licensed nurse must be on duty inside the facility

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A staff-to-resident ratio of 1:20 must be maintained throughout the night

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The administrator must be reachable by phone within 15 minutes

Question 2

How frequently must a California RCFE administrator renew their Administrator Certificate issued by CDSS?

Accepted Answer

Every two years, with 40 hours of continuing education

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Every year, with 20 hours of continuing education

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Every three years, with 60 hours of continuing education

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Every five years, with a written recertification exam

Question 3

Under Title 22, how often must an RCFE conduct fire and emergency evacuation drills?

Accepted Answer

Once every three months (quarterly)

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Once per year

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Twice per year

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Once per month

Question 4

For how long must an RCFE retain the records of a resident after that resident is discharged or deceased?

Accepted Answer

Three years

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One year

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Two years

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Seven years

Question 5

Within how many days must an RCFE licensee notify CDSS when there is a change in the facility's administrator?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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10 days

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60 days

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90 days

Question 6

An RCFE licensee wants to increase the number of residents beyond the facility's current licensed capacity. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

The licensee must submit a capacity increase application to CDSS and receive written approval before admitting additional residents

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The licensee may admit additional residents immediately as long as staffing ratios are maintained

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The licensee must notify the local fire marshal and may expand capacity after a fire inspection is passed

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The licensee must notify CDSS within 30 days after the additional residents are admitted