RCFE Numbers: Questions & Answers
How much time should elapse between 3rd and 1st meal?(Ans- Not more than 15 hours
In order to obtain an Emergency Approval to Operate (EAO), in the event of the death of the licensee, how much time does the designee have to notify the department that she plans to continue to operate the facility?(Ans- Notification must take place the next working day following the death of the licensee.87555 (b) (1)
What is the deadline to report epidemic, poisoning, catastrophe, or major accidents which threaten the welfare, safety, or health of residents, personnel, or visitors?(Ans- Within 24 hours by telephone or fax.87211 a 2
Following epidemic, poisoning, catastrophe, or major accidents which threaten the welfare, safety, or health of residents, personnel, or visitors who should be notified?(Ans- Licensing agency Local health officer where appropriate Must be done via telephone or fax 87211 a 2
When a penalty for deficiency is assessed by an evaluator, what is the deadline for correction?(Ans- 24 hours 87756 (e) (4) (B)
How many days of perishable food should be maintained at all times?(Ans- 2 days 1 / 2
87555 (b) (26)
If a bedridden person is accepted, the local fire jurisdiction must be notified when?(Ans- Within 48 hours
How many hours must a community plan to be self-reliant immediately following a disaster, including, but not limited to, long-term power failure (Ans- 3 days or 72 hours H&S code 1569.695
Upon written approval for emergency eviction, from the licensing agent, a resident may be evicted with how many days notice?(Ans- 3 days written notice.
87224 (B)
Licensing agency must be notified, with written report, regarding any eviction within how many days?(Ans- 5 days 87224 (f)
The licensee must notify the department, in writing within _____ days when hospice is initiated for any terminally ill (current) resident within the community.(Ans- 5 days
The licensee must notify the department, in writing within _____ days when admitting a resident already receiving hospice care services.(Ans- 5 working days
Within _____ days of when the facility receives its first resident, the licensee shall notify the department, in writing, that the facility has commenced operation.(Ans- 5 days H&S code 1569.24
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