Health and Safety Regulations Flashcards
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Read the first 6 Health and Safety Regulations flashcards as text
Under Title 22, what is required when an RCFE resident is found on the floor after a fall?
Answer: Assess for injury, provide first aid, call 911 if needed, document the incident, and notify the responsible party
A fall requires assessment for injury, emergency care if needed, documentation as an incident report, and notification of the responsible party.
What is the minimum staff-to-resident ratio required in a California RCFE during nighttime hours?
Answer: At least one awake staff member on duty capable of assisting residents
At least one awake staff member must be on duty at all times to respond to resident needs, even during nighttime hours.
An RCFE kitchen fails a sanitation inspection due to improper food storage temperatures. What must the facility do?
Answer: Immediately correct the food storage temperature issues and submit a plan of correction
Food safety violations must be corrected immediately, and a plan of correction submitted to CDSS.
What is the purpose of a 'safe and orderly evacuation plan' required in California RCFEs?
Answer: To ensure all residents, including those with mobility limitations, can be safely evacuated in an emergency
The evacuation plan ensures every resident — including those with mobility limitations — can be safely evacuated during emergencies such as fires or natural disasters.
Which of the following represents proper food handling practice in an RCFE kitchen?
Answer: Thawing frozen meats in the refrigerator, under cold running water, or in a microwave if cooked immediately
Safe thawing methods include refrigerator thawing, cold running water, or microwave (if cooked immediately). Room-temperature thawing promotes bacterial growth.
What does Title 22 require regarding pest control in an RCFE?
Answer: The facility must maintain the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests through a regular pest control program
Title 22 requires facilities to maintain pest-free premises through an ongoing pest control program covering all areas of the facility.