STRTP Licensing and Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

What regulation requires STRTPs to maintain a current fire clearance issued by the State Fire Marshal?

Accepted Answer

Title 22 California Code of Regulations

Answer

Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations governs the physical plant and fire safety requirements for community care facilities including STRTPs.

Question 2

An STRTP's administrator must hold which minimum qualification in California?

Accepted Answer

An administrator certificate issued by DSS

Answer

California DSS requires STRTP administrators to hold a valid administrator certificate demonstrating competency in residential care management.

Question 3

Under AB 403 (Continuum of Care Reform), STRTPs replaced which former level of care?

Accepted Answer

Group homes (Rate Classification Level 10–14)

Answer

AB 403 eliminated the group home rate classification system and established STRTPs as the new therapeutic residential care model.

Question 4

Which entity must approve an STRTP's program statement before the facility can obtain or renew its license?

Accepted Answer

California Department of Social Services

Answer

DSS reviews and approves the STRTP program statement as part of the initial licensing and renewal process.

Question 5

What is the required timeframe for an STRTP to notify DSS after a serious incident involving a resident?

Accepted Answer

Within 24 hours

Answer

California regulations require STRTPs to notify DSS within 24 hours of any serious incident such as an injury, unauthorized absence, or law enforcement contact.

STRTP - Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Practice Test

STRTP - Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Practice Test

STRTP Licensing and Regulatory Compliance 2