RCFE Operations and Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under California regulations, how often must an RCFE licensee conduct a fire and earthquake drill for residents and staff?
- Once per year
- Every six months (Correct answer)
- Quarterly
- Monthly
Correct answer: Every six months
California Title 22 requires RCFEs to conduct fire and earthquake drills at least every six months.
Question 2: An RCFE must have a written disaster plan that is reviewed and updated at minimum how often?
- Every five years
- Every three years
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every six months
Correct answer: Annually
The disaster and mass casualty plan must be reviewed and updated at least annually to remain current and compliant.
Question 3: When a licensed RCFE wants to add a new category of care (e.g., Alzheimer's special care), what must the licensee obtain from CDSS before providing that care?
- A zoning variance
- A special care endorsement or approval (Correct answer)
- A new facility license number
- A physician standing order
Correct answer: A special care endorsement or approval
CDSS must approve a special care endorsement before an RCFE may advertise or provide care for a new category such as Alzheimer's or dementia.
Question 4: Which document must be posted in a conspicuous location accessible to residents and visitors at all times in an RCFE?
- The facility's tax identification number
- The current facility license issued by CDSS (Correct answer)
- The administrator's resume
- The annual inspection report only if deficiencies were cited
Correct answer: The current facility license issued by CDSS
The current valid RCFE license issued by CDSS must be posted conspicuously so residents and visitors can verify the facility's licensure status.
Question 5: A resident's representative contacts the RCFE administrator demanding a copy of the facility's last inspection report. What is the correct response?
- Decline, as inspection records are confidential state documents
- Provide a copy; inspection reports must be available to residents and their representatives (Correct answer)
- Provide a summary only, not the full report
- Refer the representative to CDSS directly
Correct answer: Provide a copy; inspection reports must be available to residents and their representatives
CDSS inspection reports must be made available to residents, their representatives, and members of the public upon request.
Question 6: An RCFE administrator is responsible for ensuring that all direct-care staff complete their initial health-related training within how many days of hire?
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 180 days
Correct answer: 60 days
New direct-care staff must complete required initial health-related training within 60 days of employment under RCFE regulations.
Question 7: If a facility's administrator of record will be absent for more than how many consecutive days, a qualified relief administrator must be designated in writing?
- 3 days
- 7 days (Correct answer)
- 14 days
- 30 days
Correct answer: 7 days
When the administrator of record will be absent for more than 7 consecutive days, a qualified relief administrator must be designated in writing and CDSS notified.
RCFE Operations and Management 2
Under California regulations, how often must an RCFE licensee conduct a fire and earthquake drill for residents and staff?