ARF Resident Rights Flashcards

An ARF resident requests to see their own facility records. What is the facility's obligation?

Answer: Provide access to the resident's own records upon request

Residents have the right to access their own facility records upon request; facilities must make records available to the resident.

What is the ARF's obligation regarding a resident's cultural and religious practices?

Answer: Respect and accommodate the resident's cultural and religious practices

ARFs must respect and accommodate each resident's individual cultural and religious practices as part of their rights to dignity and self-determination.

Under California ARF law, is a resident permitted to have consensual intimate relationships?

Answer: Yes, residents have the right to consensual intimate and social relationships

ARF residents retain the right to consensual intimate and social relationships as an expression of their dignity and autonomy.

Which entity is responsible for investigating complaints about violations of ARF resident rights?

Answer: The California Department of Social Services (DSS)

DSS is the regulatory authority responsible for investigating complaints regarding violations of resident rights in ARFs.

A resident of an ARF is placed on a behavioral restriction as part of their service plan. Which statement is true?

Answer: The restriction must be least restrictive, documented, and reviewed regularly

Any behavioral restriction must use the least restrictive approach, be fully documented, and be regularly reviewed to ensure it is still necessary.

What must an ARF do before discharging a resident?

Answer: Provide adequate advance notice and assist in arranging an appropriate alternative placement

ARFs must give adequate advance notice of discharge and actively assist in finding and arranging an appropriate alternative placement for the resident.