Mixed Deck — All ARF Topics Flashcards
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What must an ARF do when a resident is discharged regarding their medications?
Answer: Send all current medications with the resident or their legal representative
Upon discharge, all of the resident's medications must be sent with the resident or transferred to their legal representative.
How should an ARF handle a staff member who has not yet received their DOJ clearance results?
Answer: The staff member may not have unsupervised contact with residents until clearance is received
Staff with pending clearances must be supervised at all times and may not have unsupervised contact with residents.
An ARF's admission agreement must be written in:
Answer: Language understandable to the resident or their authorized representative
Admission agreements must be written in language that is understandable to the resident or their authorized representative so they can meaningfully consent to care terms.
What must be posted in each bedroom and common area of an ARF regarding emergencies?
Answer: An evacuation route diagram
Clearly marked evacuation route diagrams must be posted in each bedroom and common area so residents and staff can quickly identify exit paths.
What social services do ARFs often provide to their residents?
Answer: Structured recreational activities
ARFs aim to provide a holistic living environment that supports residents' well-being beyond basic care. Structured recreational activities are commonly offered to promote physical activity, cognitive engagement, and social interaction among residents. These activities contribute to a higher quality of life and help residents maintain their skills and interests.
Which of the following fees applies when an ARF applies for an initial license?
Answer: A licensing fee based on licensed capacity
Initial ARF licensing fees in California are calculated based on the facility's licensed capacity.
What is one reason residents might move to an ARF instead of staying at home?
Answer: They require help with basic tasks like eating and hygiene
Residents move to an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) when they can no longer safely or effectively manage basic daily tasks at home without assistance. ARFs provide non-medical care, supervision, and support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene. This ensures their safety and well-being in a supervised setting, which might not be possible if they remained at home alone.
A resident in an ARF wishes to leave the facility for a few hours. What is the correct approach?
Answer: The resident may leave if their service plan permits independent outings
Residents may exercise their right to leave the facility when their individual service plan supports independent community access.
What must an ARF do when a new prescription is received for a resident?
Answer: Update the MAR and review the new medication with the resident and prescriber's instructions
When a new prescription is received, the MAR must be updated and staff must review the medication instructions from the prescriber before assisting with administration.
What is the purpose of a provisional ARF license?
Answer: To allow a new operator to begin operations while completing all licensing requirements
A provisional license allows a new operator to begin operations while they work to meet all requirements for a full license.
How often must ARFs conduct fire drills with residents?
Answer: At least quarterly (every 3 months)
ARFs are required to conduct fire drills with all residents at least once every quarter.
What must an ARF do if the facility's capacity changes?
Answer: Apply to DSS for a license amendment
Any change in licensed capacity requires an amended license from the Department of Social Services.
When must the Emergency Disaster Plan be reviewed and updated?
Answer: Annually, and whenever there is a significant change in the resident population or facility structure
The EDP must be reviewed at least annually and updated whenever significant changes in residents or the facility occur.
Which of the following is NOT a legitimate basis for discharging a resident from an ARF?
Answer: The resident has filed complaints about the quality of care received
Discharging a resident in retaliation for filing complaints or exercising their legal rights is prohibited and constitutes unlawful retaliation.
What training topic is specifically required for all ARF staff within the first 30 days of employment?
Answer: Mandated reporter training on suspected abuse and neglect
All ARF staff must complete mandated reporter training on recognizing and reporting suspected abuse and neglect within 30 days of hire.
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.
What must be documented in the MAR each time staff assist a resident with medication?
Answer: The date, time, medication name, dose given, and the initials of the staff member who assisted
Every medication assistance event must be documented in the MAR with date, time, medication, dose, and the assisting staff member's initials.
Which statement about ARF admission criteria is CORRECT?
Answer: Facilities may specialize in serving specific populations within their license type
ARFs may focus on specific licensed populations (such as those with developmental disabilities or mental health needs) while operating within their licensed category.
What is the minimum number of staff who must be trained in First Aid and CPR at an ARF at all times?
Answer: At least one trained staff member must be on duty at all times
At least one staff member trained in First Aid and CPR must be on duty at the facility at all times.
Which of the following is required as part of an ARF's initial license application?
Answer: Fire clearance from the local fire authority
A fire clearance from the local fire authority is a mandatory component of the ARF initial license application.