Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Procedures Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the Residency Agreement that must be provided to every RCFE resident upon admission?
Answer: It outlines fees, services, discharge policies, and resident rights
The Residency Agreement is a contract that details the services provided, fee structure, house rules, discharge policies, and resident rights.
If an RCFE resident is hospitalized, within how many days must the facility hold the resident's bed if the resident intends to return?
Answer: Up to 7 days if specified in the Residency Agreement
Bed-hold policies during hospitalization are governed by the terms of the Residency Agreement; California law does not mandate a specific hold period unless specified in the agreement.
Before accepting a resident who requires hospice services, what must the RCFE do?
Answer: Enter into a written agreement with the hospice agency
California requires a written agreement between the RCFE and the hospice agency to coordinate services before a hospice resident is admitted.
An RCFE resident has a right to return to the facility after a hospital stay unless which of the following conditions exists?
Answer: The resident's condition has changed and exceeds the RCFE's care capacity
A resident's right to return is protected unless their post-hospitalization care needs exceed the RCFE's licensed capacity to safely provide care.
Which form is used in California to document a resident's wishes regarding resuscitation and end-of-life medical interventions in an RCFE?
Answer: POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
The POLST form is a physician's order that documents a resident's preferences for life-sustaining treatment and must be honored by RCFE staff.
When must an RCFE update a resident's Needs and Services Plan?
Answer: Whenever there is a significant change in the resident's condition or needs
The Needs and Services Plan must be updated whenever there is a significant change in the resident's condition, health status, or care needs.