Staff Training and Qualifications Flashcards
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What action must an RCFE take within 24 hours of discovering that a staff member has a disqualifying criminal conviction?
Answer: Notify CDSS and remove the employee from resident contact
Upon discovering a disqualifying conviction, the RCFE must immediately notify CDSS and remove the individual from any contact with residents.
Which of the following best describes the role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in an RCFE setting?
Answer: CNAs may provide personal care but are not required for RCFE staffing
CNAs may provide personal care services in an RCFE, but California does not require CNAs specifically for RCFE minimum staffing requirements.
An RCFE administrator certificate must be renewed every how many years?
Answer: 2 years
RCFE administrator certificates in California must be renewed every two years with the required continuing education hours completed.
If an RCFE employee reports suspected elder abuse, what protection does California law provide?
Answer: Employees are immune from civil and criminal liability for good-faith reports
California law grants mandated reporters immunity from civil and criminal liability when making good-faith reports of suspected elder abuse.
What must an RCFE do if a staff member's criminal background clearance is pending and they have not yet received approval?
Answer: Prohibit the individual from working in the facility until clearance is received
Staff members must receive criminal background clearance before being permitted to work in an RCFE; they cannot begin employment while clearance is pending.
Which of the following continuing education topics is specifically mandated for RCFE administrator renewal in California?
Answer: Elder and dependent adult abuse reporting
Elder and dependent adult abuse reporting is a mandated continuing education topic that must be included in RCFE administrator renewal training.