Operations and Management Flashcards
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An RCFE must maintain a current, written list of all medications being taken by each resident. Who is responsible for ensuring this medication record is accurate?
Answer: The RCFE administrator and designated staff
The RCFE administrator and designated trained staff are responsible for maintaining accurate, current medication records for each resident.
What is the maximum number of residents an RCFE is permitted to house in a single bedroom under California regulations?
Answer: 2 residents
California regulations permit no more than two residents to share a single bedroom in an RCFE.
When a resident or the resident's representative requests a copy of the resident's own records, the RCFE must provide them within how many business days?
Answer: 5 business days
RCFEs must provide a copy of a resident's records to the resident or authorized representative within 5 business days of the written request.
An RCFE that wishes to use physical restraints on a resident must first obtain which of the following?
Answer: A written physician's order and the resident's or conservator's informed consent
Physical restraint use requires both a written physician's order documenting medical necessity and informed written consent from the resident or their legal representative.
Under RCFE regulations, the facility's kitchen and food preparation areas must be inspected by the local health department at minimum how often?
Answer: Annually
RCFE kitchens are subject to local health department inspections at least annually to ensure food safety standards are maintained.
A family member of a current resident requests an unannounced visit at 9:00 PM on a weeknight. What is the correct action by the RCFE?
Answer: Allow the visit; residents have the right to visitors at any reasonable hour
Residents have the right to receive visitors at any reasonable hour, and facilities may not impose overly restrictive visiting hours that infringe on this right.
Which of the following actions by an RCFE administrator would constitute a reportable violation to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman?
Answer: Retaliating against a resident who filed a complaint about the facility
Retaliation against a resident for exercising rights — including filing a complaint — is a serious violation that must be reported to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman.