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.

Answer

California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 87555(b)(6) states that RCFEs with a capacity of 16 or more persons must write menus at least one week in advance. It also requires that copies of the menus as they were actually served be dated and kept on file for a minimum of 30 days.

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.

Answer

According to the Personal Rights for residents in an RCFE (LIC 613A), residents have the right to send and receive mail uncensored and unopened. Opening a resident's package without their consent is a direct violation of their right to 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.

Answer

For an RCFE with a capacity of 16-49 beds, Title 22 requires that the administrator has completed at least 15 college or continuing education units and has at least one year of experience working in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly or a similar setting.

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.

Answer

Title 22 staffing requirements specify that for facilities with 16-100 residents, there must be at least one employee on duty, awake, and on the premises, and another employee on call and capable of responding within 10 minutes.

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.

Answer

Title 22, Section 87686, mandates that prior to construction or alterations, the licensee must notify the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCL) of the proposed change. CCL may then require a building inspection if they suspect a potential hazard.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

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