RCFE - Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Facility Operations and Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

An RCFE with a licensed capacity of 25 residents plans its weekly menu. According to Title 22, which of the following is a requirement for the facility's menu planning and food service?

Accepted Answer

Menus must be written at least one week in advance and copies of menus as served must be kept on file for at least 30 days.

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Menus must be written two weeks in advance and kept on file for 60 days.

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A staff dietician must approve all weekly menus before they are posted.

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The facility is only required to maintain a sample menu, not a weekly one.

Question 2

A resident's family has expressed concerns about their mother's privacy. Which of the following actions by the facility would constitute a violation of the resident's personal rights under Title 22?

Accepted Answer

Opening and inspecting a package delivered to the resident to check for prohibited items.

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Establishing a house rule that facility doors are locked at 10:00 PM for security.

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Conducting routine wellness checks by knocking and announcing staff presence before entering the resident's room.

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Assisting the resident with a confidential phone call in the administrator's office for privacy.

Question 3

A 40-bed RCFE is hiring a new administrator. According to Title 22 personnel requirements, what is the minimum qualification for this position regarding education and experience?

Accepted Answer

At least 15 college units and a minimum of 1 year of experience working in an RCFE.

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A high school diploma and any 5 years of work experience.

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An Associate's degree and 6 months of supervisory experience.

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A Bachelor's degree in any field with no prior RCFE experience required.

Question 4

During an evening shift at a 60-bed RCFE, a fire alarm is activated. The facility has several residents identified as non-ambulatory. What is the minimum number of awake night staff required to be on duty to meet Title 22 regulations?

Accepted Answer

One awake staff member, and another on call who can respond within 10 minutes.

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One staff member on duty, and one on call.

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Two staff members on duty, both must be awake.

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One awake staff member for every 30 residents.

Question 5

A licensee is planning to make a significant structural alteration to the dining room of their licensed 30-bed RCFE. According to Title 22, what is the first required step in this process?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Community Care Licensing Division of the proposed change.

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Submit architectural plans to the State Fire Marshal for approval.

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Obtain written consent from a majority of the current residents.

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Complete the alteration and then schedule a health and safety inspection.

Question 6

Which of the following must be maintained in a resident's record according to Title 22 regulations?

Accepted Answer

The name and contact information for the resident's physician and a responsible person.

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A log of all personal phone calls made by the resident.

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A complete record of the resident's financial assets and liabilities.

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A weekly journal of the resident's social activities and interactions.