RCFE Title 22
Administrator; 87101 a.1.
(Ans- Individual designated by the licensee to act on behalf of the licensee
in the overall management of the facility
Admission Agreement; 87101 a.2.
(Ans- All documents that a resident or resident’s representative must sign
at the time of, or as a condition of admission
Adult; 87101 a.3.
(Ans- a person who is 18 years or older
Advance Health Care Directive; 87101 a.5.
(Ans- A written instruction that relates to the provision of health care when
the individual is incapacitated. includes, Durable Power of Attorney for
Health Care, DNR form, POST
Allowable Health Condition; 87101 a.6.
(Ans- any health condition that the licensee is allowed to care for either in
accordance with regulation or by exception approval by the agency
Ambulatory Person; 87101 a.7.
(Ans- A person who is capable of demonstrating the mental competence
and physical ability to leave a building without assistance.
Automated External Defibrillator; 87101 a.8. “AED”
(Ans- A portable device used to administer electric shock to the heart.
Appropriately Skilled Professional; 87101 a.10 “ASP”
(Ans- People who hold a professional title. ie., RN, LVN, PT, OT, RT, NP,
MD, PA.
Basic Rate; 87101 b.1.
(Ans- the established SSI/SSP rate. does not include incidental needs
Basic Services; 87101 b.2.
(Ans- Services required to be provided by the facility in order to obtain and
maintain a license. including 1. safe and healthful living accommodations;
- personal assistance and care; 3. observation and supervision; 4 planned
activities; 5. food service; 6. arrangements for obtaining incidental medical
and dental care.
Facilities required to be licensed shall provide at least the following
services; Health & Safety Code 1569.312
(Ans- a. Care and Supervision; b. Assistance with instrumental activities of
daily living (ADL); c. Helping residents gain access to appropriate
supportive services in the community; d. Being aware of the resident’s
general whereabouts; Monitoring the activities of the residents while they
are under the supervision of the facility to ensure their general health,
safety, and well-being; f. Encouraging the residents to maintain and
develop their maximum functional ability & independence.
California Clearance; 87101 c.1.
(Ans- an individual has no felony or misdemeanor convictions reported by
the California Department of Justice
Capacity; 87101 c.2
(Ans- Maximum number of person authorized to be provided services at
any one time.
Care & Supervision; 87101 c.3.
(Ans- Activities which if provided shall require the facility to be licensed.
Assistance as needed w/ ADL’s, responsibility for the safety and well-being
of residents.
Certificate Holder; 87101 c.4.
(Ans- Current Administrator certificate issued by the department.
Certified Administrator; 87101 c.5.
(Ans- An administrator who has been issued a residential care facility for
the elderly administrator certificate by the department
Classroom Hour; 87101 c.6.
(Ans- 50 to 60 minutes
Conservator; 87101 c.12.
(Ans- a person appointed by the superior court to care for the person, or
estate, or person and estate.
Continuing care contract; H&S.C. 1771(c)(8)
(Ans- A contract that includes a continuing care promise made, in
exchange for an entrance fee, the payment of periodic charges, or both
types of payments.
Control of Property; 87101 c.16.
(Ans- the right to enter, occupy, and maintain the operation of the facility
property within regulatory requirements. evidence of control of property
shall include: Grant Deed; Lease/Rental agreement; court order or similar
document which shows authority to control the property pending outcome
of probate proceeding.
Conviction; 87101 c.17.
(Ans- criminal conviction in California; or any other state, federal or military
jurisdiction
Deficiency; 87101 d.2.
(Ans- failure to comply with any provision of the RCFE act and regulations
adopted by the Department
Delayed Egress Device 87101 d.3. / 1569.699(a)
(Ans- A time delayed device that allows a door to stay closed for no more
than 15 sec. unless approved to have a 30 second delay. A manual force of