resident care exam 2 Flashcards
true or false a facility is not required to give a resident an oral explanation of their rights if they are not able to read and comprehend a written explanation
false
where a resident is not satisfied with the facility response to a grievance, the resident can appeal to the facility grievance committee within ___ days of receipt of the written findings of the staff grievance coordinator
10 days
a grievance committee has __ days to respond to an appeal of a notice of involuntary discharge
10 days
if a resident is not satisfied with the response from the grievance committee to a grievance, the resident can file a grievance with the department of health and environment within ___ days of receipt of grievance committees written findings
10 days
a resident or the facility can file for an administrative hearing within __ days of receipt of the DOH written findings if not satisfied with the outcome
30 days
each facility must establish a resident advisory council consisting of no less than __ members selected from the facilities residents
5
true or false the resident advisory council must have staff present at each meeting
false
the resident advisory council must meet at least how often with the administrator and staff representative to make recommendations concerning facility policies
monthly
staff must respond in writing to recommendations by the resident advisory council within what time frame
by the next council meeting
true or false minutes of the resident advisory council meetings must be maintained and posted and made available to residents upon request
true
true or false resident advisory council may present grievances to the grievance committee on behalf of residents
true
a facility may provide a resident just an oral summary and written copy of the statement of rights when ___
the resident speaks the predominant language and fully understands their rights
each facility must develop written policies and procedures in case of fire, explosion, flood, staff shortage, food shortage, termination of vital services or other emergencies in the building with the assistance of ___
a qualified safety or fire expert
each facility must provide training to keep employees informed of their duties during a fire how often
annually
simulated fire drills must be conducted how many times each year
3
true or false each facility must develop a written mass casualty plan for managing residents and treating casualties in an external or community disaster
true