Mandated Reporting
How soon should a serious incident be reported to the regional center verbally?
Within 24 hours
If a licensing officer arrives unannounced, what is the first thing staff should ask for?
Identification Card/Badge
What federal requirement reviews Residents' right to lock their bedroom doors?
Right to Privacy
What must always be posted to inform residents of their rights?
Residents Rights Poster
Bonus: What should be documented?
PRN Sheet or Behind MAR
Bonus Answer: Time, Reason, Effectiveness, Staff Initials
Best practice, who should be contacted first if you suspect abuse or neglect?
Regional Director (Program Director)
What two agencies visit to check facility compliance?
Regional Center
Community Care Licensing
What federal right reviews Resident ability to decorate their room as they like?
Choice of Setting
What temperature range should the Water Heater be set to?
105°F - 120°F
Where should you document schedule changes?
Behind Facility Schedule
How soon should a serious incident be reported to regional center written?
Within 48 hours
What common safety violations are agencies looking for?
Blocked Exits, Unsecured Chemicals, Loose Flooring, Unlocked Medication, and Expired Food
What federal requirement reviews Resident's choice to attend Day Program?
Choice of Services & Supports
What is the maximum temperature for the facility's refrigerator?
45°F
Where can you find the facility's emergency shut off valves?
Facility Sketch
Verbal, Physical, Financial, Emotional, Mental, etc.
What are some common medication storage violations?
Unsecured Medication, Expired Medication, Improper Temperature Storage
What objective supports Residents' Federal Right to Access to the Community?
Community Integration
What should be locked at all times?
Medication, Sharp Objects, Cleaning Supplies and P&I
Where can you find resident objectives?
Individual Program Plan (IPP) or Individual Support Plan (ISP)
What reporting agencies should be notified of abuse or neglect?
Administrator, Director, Family/Conservators, Local Police/Sheriff, Adult/Child Protective Services, Department of Public Health, Regional Center, Community Care Licensing, Ombudsman's Local Office
What documents should be readily available for agency inspectors?
How do we as DSPs protect Resident's Federal Right to be free from Coercion and Restraint?
What should be checked monthly to ensure fire safety?
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Alarms
Where can you find the facility census?
Facility License