RCFE Upholding Resident Rights 2

Question 1

A family member of an RCFE resident demands to see the resident's private medical records. What must staff do?

Accepted Answer

Verify whether the family member has legal authorization (such as healthcare power of attorney) before releasing records

Answer

Records may only be shared with those who have legal authorization, such as a healthcare power of attorney holder or conservator. Family relationship alone is insufficient.

Question 2

Under Title 22, what right do RCFE residents have regarding their personal possessions?

Accepted Answer

Residents have the right to retain and use their personal possessions unless doing so creates a safety hazard or infringes on others' rights

Answer

Residents have the right to retain personal possessions, within reasonable limits related to safety and the rights of other residents.

Question 3

What does the right to privacy mean for RCFE residents under California law?

Accepted Answer

Residents have the right to privacy in their room, during personal care, in communications, and in medical information

Answer

Privacy rights encompass personal space, personal care, communications, and medical information — staff cannot violate these without resident consent.

Question 4

An RCFE resident requests to leave the facility for a personal errand. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Unless the resident is under a conservatorship restricting their movements, they have the right to leave and return as they choose

Answer

Competent residents have the right to come and go freely. Only residents under legal conservatorship restricting movement may be limited.

Question 5

What must an RCFE do when a resident requests to file a complaint with CDSS about the facility?

Accepted Answer

Provide the resident with contact information for CDSS and assist them in accessing the complaint process if they request help

Answer

Residents have an unfettered right to file complaints with CDSS. Facilities must support — not obstruct — this right and provide contact information.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE Upholding Resident Rights 2