Discharge Without Disaster: Legally Ending Bad Placements for RCFE Administrators

This two-hour CEU course equips Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) administrators with the essential legal, ethical, and practical tools needed to manage resident discharges in compliance with federal and California state regulations. Administrators frequently encounter challenging situations where a resident’s continued placement is no longer viable—whether due to non-payment, behaviors beyond facility capacity, or threats to the safety and well-being of others. Navigating these scenarios requires a deep understanding of lawful discharge procedures, the distinction between legal discharge and illegal eviction, and the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and regulatory bodies.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Title 22 CCR §87465 and Health & Safety Code §1569.680, including the 30-day written notice requirement and its exceptions. The course also addresses the emotional intelligence and crisis communication skills necessary to handle family confrontations, mitigate lawsuit threats, and maintain dignity and respect for all parties involved. Through real-world scenarios and best practices, administrators will learn to conduct retention assessments, coordinate safe and compliant relocations, and protect resident rights throughout the discharge process. This training is designed for RCFE administrators, but is also relevant for leaders and staff in other residential care environments seeking to ensure regulatory compliance, minimize legal risk, and uphold the highest standards of resident care. 
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⚠️ Important Notice: To comply with California Title 22 regulation, it is mandatory to complete the full required time for each section in order to receive credit.

➡️ Each section has a required time to complete. Check the course outline below to see how long each section takes. You must spend the full time in each section before moving to the next one.

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods will include the use of various multimedia learning sections plus end of moduel quizzes. Upon completion of the course, key points and guides are available in a PDF format for students to refer to post-class and use in their business. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of each course.

Method of Course Evaluation by Participants: 

There will be a required course evaluation form before a certificate is awarded.

Method of Evaluating Participants:

For each credit hour, there will be 4 quizzes consisting of 5 questions each pertaining to the testing of knowledge of the module.

Method of Verifying Active Student Participation for Course Duration (for Self-Paced courses only):

123ceu.com offers several ways to monitor user engagement and ensure active student participation in self-paced courses. These methods include tracking activity reports, events logs, user progress, course insights, gradebooks, analytics, and more. A certificate will only be awarded after the student has successfully finished all mandatory sections of the course.

Class Records Retention

123ceu.com maintains and ensures that records are available for review by Department representatives. Records shall be maintained for three (3) years from the date of vendorship approval, course approval, or course offering, whichever is applicable and most recent.

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course contents

What's included?

The Most Up to Date Administrator Content

Feel confident knowing that our courses have been throughly reviewed and substantiated from the most recent Title 22 regulations and Health and Safety codes from the State of California. 

Downloadable Worksheets

Our downloadable worksheets and PDF's will help you apply the concepts you're learning to real-world scenarios. You'll have the opportunity to reflect on your practice and identify action items to promote care equality.

Interactive E-Book

Our interactive e-book will provide you with a comprehensive resource to deepen your understanding and competency. You'll have access to additional readings, resources, and activities to support your learning journey.
Course Details
Course features
  • Total Hours:
    2
  • Fee:
    $30
  • CETP Format:
    Self-Paced
  • Instructor(s)
    Karissa Rischall, MBA