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?
(AnsLicensing 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
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