RCFE Staff Training and Qualifications 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What must an RCFE administrator do if they are temporarily absent from the facility for more than how many consecutive days?
- 3 days
- 5 days
- 7 days (Correct answer)
- 10 days
Correct answer: 7 days
If an RCFE administrator will be absent for more than 7 consecutive days, they must designate a qualified substitute administrator.
Question 2: Which training topic is specifically required for RCFE staff who work with residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's or related dementias?
- Advanced medication administration
- Dementia Care Training (DCT) (Correct answer)
- Physical therapy techniques
- Psychiatric crisis intervention
Correct answer: Dementia Care Training (DCT)
Staff working in RCFE facilities that serve persons with dementia must complete specialized Dementia Care Training (DCT) as required by California law.
Question 3: An RCFE staff member's TB (tuberculosis) test results must be documented within how many days of hire?
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
RCFE employees must provide evidence of a negative TB test or clearance within 30 days of beginning employment.
Question 4: Who is responsible for ensuring that RCFE staff receive mandated reporter training under California law?
- The county adult protective services office
- The licensing agency
- The RCFE administrator/licensee (Correct answer)
- The staff member individually
Correct answer: The RCFE administrator/licensee
The RCFE administrator and licensee are responsible for ensuring all staff complete mandated reporter training as required by law.
Question 5: What is the required staff-to-resident ratio for an RCFE with 16 or more residents during nighttime sleeping hours?
- 1 staff per 6 residents
- At least 1 awake staff on duty at all times (Correct answer)
- 2 staff members on duty at all times
- 1 staff per 10 residents
Correct answer: At least 1 awake staff on duty at all times
For facilities with 16 or more residents, at least one awake staff member must be on duty during nighttime sleeping hours.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of identification for verifying a prospective RCFE employee's eligibility to work in the United States?
- U.S. Passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- Driver's license alone (Correct answer)
- Employment Authorization Document
Correct answer: Driver's license alone
A driver's license alone is not sufficient for I-9 employment eligibility verification; it must be combined with a Social Security card or similar document.
RCFE Staff Training and Qualifications 2
What must an RCFE administrator do if they are temporarily absent from the facility for more than how many consecutive days?