Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Procedures Flashcards
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What must be included in the written 30-day notice of involuntary discharge given to an RCFE resident?
Answer: The reason for discharge, the effective date, and appeal rights
The involuntary discharge notice must state the specific reason for discharge, the effective date, and information about the resident's right to appeal.
Which of the following residents would be appropriate for admission to a non-dementia-specific RCFE?
Answer: A resident with mild memory loss who is ambulatory and cooperative
A resident with mild memory loss who is ambulatory and cooperative is within the scope of care that a standard RCFE can appropriately provide.
What document must an RCFE provide to a prospective resident BEFORE signing the Residency Agreement?
Answer: The facility's written admission policies and a copy of resident rights
Facilities must provide written admission policies and a copy of the Resident Rights document to prospective residents before the Residency Agreement is signed.
If a resident voluntarily chooses to leave an RCFE against staff advice, what should the facility document?
Answer: The resident's decision, any risks discussed, and the resident's acknowledgment
The facility should document the resident's voluntary departure, the risks that were communicated, and the resident's acknowledgment of those risks.
Under California law, which of the following cannot be used as grounds for refusing admission to an RCFE?
Answer: The applicant's race, religion, or national origin
Discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin is prohibited under California civil rights laws and cannot be a basis for refusing admission.
What is the RCFE's responsibility regarding a resident's personal funds and valuables held by the facility?
Answer: The facility must maintain separate trust accounts and provide itemized statements
RCFEs that manage resident funds must maintain individual trust accounts and provide residents with regular itemized statements of their funds.