Sources
Sources behind this course
Each lesson lists the sources it uses. Open the original for the exact rule, form or instruction that applies to your work. The source library describes each one in more detail.
Health and Safety Code section 1569.625
The training topics for RCFE staff who help residents with personal activities of daily living, including psychosocial needs of the elderly and cultural competency and sensitivity in issues relating to the underserved, aging, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Where to look: Subdivision (c), paragraphs (5) and (9).
Open section 1569.625 on the Legislature’s siteLoneliness and Social Isolation: Tips for Staying Connected
The difference between loneliness and social isolation, the health risks for older adults, the risk factors (including language barriers and discrimination) and hearing loss.
Where to look: What is the difference between loneliness and social isolation?; Are you at risk for social isolation and loneliness?; Loneliness, social isolation, and hearing loss.
Open the NIA page on lonelinessDepression and Older Adults
What depression is, that it is not a normal part of aging, its signs in older adults and how they differ by culture, how a doctor rules out other causes, and where to get help at once, including the 988 Lifeline.
Where to look: What is depression?; What are signs and symptoms of depression in older adults?; Talking with friends and family about suicide; How is depression treated?
Open the NIA page on depressionParticipating in Activities You Enjoy As You Age
Why meaningful activities that give a sense of purpose matter for older adults, and finding the right balance of activity for each person.
Where to look: The introduction; Benefits of an active lifestyle; Find the right balance.
Open the NIA page on activitiesCalifornia Code of Regulations, title 22, section 87219 (Planned activities)
The planned activities an RCFE makes available, free time of the resident's choosing, residents' part in planning activities, and community activities including the place of worship of the resident's choice.
Where to look: Subdivisions (a) to (c).
Open section 87219 on Cornell LIICalifornia Code of Regulations, title 22, section 87466 (Observation of the resident)
Regular observation of residents for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning, and documenting changes and bringing them to the physician and the responsible person.
Where to look: The whole section (one paragraph).
Open section 87466 on Cornell LIITitle 22, section 87468.1: Personal rights of residents in all facilities
The rights of residents in every RCFE, including dignity, complaint information and religious freedom, and the protections from actions based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or HIV status.
Where to look: Subdivision (a), paragraphs (1), (4) and (5); subdivisions (b) and (c).
Open section 87468.1 on Cornell LIICalifornia Code of Regulations, title 22, section 87468.2 (Additional personal rights of residents in privately operated facilities)
Daily choices, reasonable accommodation of needs and preferences, grievances without retaliation, contacting CDSS and the Ombudsman, and the nondiscrimination rule.
Where to look: Subdivision (a), paragraphs (3), (6), (9), (10) and (14); subdivision (b).
Open section 87468.2 on Cornell LIIHealth and Safety Code section 1439.50 (LGBT residents' bill of rights: definitions)
The definitions in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Long-Term Care Facility Residents' Bill of Rights: gender identity, LGBT, long-term care facility, facility staff, transgender and transition.
Where to look: Subdivisions (b), (d), (e), (f), (h) and (i).
Open section 1439.50Health and Safety Code section 1439.51 (LGBT residents' bill of rights: unlawful actions and the posted notice)
The actions a long-term care facility or its staff may not take based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or HIV status, the clinical-judgment exception, and the nondiscrimination notice naming the Ombudsman.
Where to look: Subdivision (a), paragraphs (1) to (8); subdivisions (b) and (c).
Open section 1439.51Health and Safety Code section 1439.52 (LGBT residents' bill of rights: records)
Records, including admission records, that show each resident's gender identity, correct name and pronoun, as the resident indicates.
Where to look: The whole section (one paragraph).
Open section 1439.52Health and Safety Code section 1439.53 (LGBT residents' bill of rights: privacy)
Protecting information about a resident's sexual orientation, transgender status, transition history and HIV status, and bodily privacy during exams and personal care.
Where to look: Subdivisions (a) and (b).
Open section 1439.53Health and Safety Code section 1439.54 (LGBT residents' bill of rights: violations)
A violation of the chapter is treated as a violation under the licensing law for the type of facility, including Chapter 3.2 (residential care facilities for the elderly).
Where to look: The whole section (one sentence).
Open section 1439.54Welfare and Institutions Code section 9701 (Long-Term Care Ombudsman definitions)
The definition of long-term care facility that section 1439.50 uses: nursing facilities and residential care facilities for the elderly.
Where to look: Subdivision (b), paragraphs (1) and (2).
Open section 9701Long-Term Care Ombudsman
What the Ombudsman program does for residents of long-term care facilities, the statewide hotline and how to find a local office.
Where to look: How To Find Services In My Area; What Services Are Available.
Open the Ombudsman page