RCFE Operations and Management 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under RCFE regulations, which of the following is a required component of a resident's written admission agreement?
- The facility's profit margin disclosure
- The basis for rate increases and advance notice requirements (Correct answer)
- The names of other current residents
- A waiver of all liability for falls
Correct answer: The basis for rate increases and advance notice requirements
The admission agreement must clearly state the basis on which rates may be increased and the advance notice the resident must receive before any increase takes effect.
Question 2: An RCFE must provide advance written notice of a rate increase to a resident at least how many days before the increase takes effect?
- 15 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 45 days
- 60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
California law requires at least 30 days' advance written notice to residents before implementing any rate increase.
Question 3: Which record must an RCFE retain for at least three years after a resident's discharge or death?
- Marketing brochures used during admissions
- The resident's individual service plan and related records (Correct answer)
- Visitor sign-in logs
- Staff scheduling sheets
Correct answer: The resident's individual service plan and related records
Resident records, including the Individual Service Plan (ISP), must be retained for a minimum of three years following discharge or death.
Question 4: Who holds ultimate legal responsibility for ensuring that an RCFE operates in compliance with Title 22 licensing regulations?
- The Director of Nursing
- The licensed administrator of record (Correct answer)
- The facility owner or management company
- The CDSS regional manager
Correct answer: The licensed administrator of record
The licensed administrator of record is legally accountable for day-to-day operations and regulatory compliance of the RCFE.
Question 5: An RCFE is cited for a deficiency during a CDSS inspection. The facility must submit a Plan of Correction (POC) within how many days of receiving the deficiency notice?
- 10 days
- 15 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 60 days
Correct answer: 15 days
Facilities must submit a written Plan of Correction within 15 days of receiving a deficiency notice from CDSS.
Question 6: To qualify as a licensed RCFE administrator in California, an applicant must complete a state-approved administrator certification program of at least how many hours?
- 20 hours
- 35 hours
- 80 hours (Correct answer)
- 160 hours
Correct answer: 80 hours
California requires completion of an approved 80-hour RCFE Administrator Certification Program before an initial administrator license is issued.
Question 7: Which of the following conditions requires an RCFE to immediately notify CDSS within 24 hours?
- A resident's scheduled physician appointment
- A resident's unexpected death or serious injury (Correct answer)
- A change in the facility's meal menu
- A staff member calling in sick
Correct answer: A resident's unexpected death or serious injury
Any unexpected resident death, serious injury, or abuse allegation must be reported to CDSS within 24 hours of the incident.
RCFE Operations and Management 3
Under RCFE regulations, which of the following is a required component of a resident's written admission agreement?