Facility Management Test Flashcards

What is the minimum square footage of usable floor space required per resident in a multi-bed room in a California RCFE?

Answer: 70 square feet

California RCFE regulations require a minimum of 70 square feet of usable floor space per resident in multi-bed rooms.

How often must smoke detectors in an RCFE be tested to ensure they are functioning properly?

Answer: Monthly

Smoke detectors in RCFEs must be tested monthly to ensure they are in proper working order.

Which agency is primarily responsible for licensing and inspecting Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly in California?

Answer: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) through its Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects RCFEs.

An RCFE must maintain a minimum indoor temperature of how many degrees Fahrenheit for resident comfort?

Answer: 70°F

California RCFE regulations require that indoor temperatures be maintained at a minimum of 70°F for resident health and comfort.

What is the required frequency for a licensed RCFE to conduct unannounced fire drills?

Answer: At least twice per year, with one during sleeping hours

RCFEs must conduct fire drills at least twice per year, and at least one drill must occur during nighttime sleeping hours.

When an RCFE facility undergoes a change of administrator, how soon must the licensing agency be notified?

Answer: Within 10 calendar days

The licensing agency must be notified within 10 calendar days when an RCFE changes its administrator.

An RCFE that serves six or fewer residents and is located in a private home is classified as what type of facility?

Answer: Small RCFE

A facility serving six or fewer elderly residents is classified as a small RCFE and has somewhat different regulatory requirements than large facilities.