Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Practice Test

Cash resources and valuables of a resident may be used for facility petty cash if reimbursement is made to the resident. Is this statement true or false?

1. True

2. False

The correct answer is: False

The statement is false. In a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), the financial management of residents' cash resources and valuables is taken very seriously. Facilities are typically required to handle residents' funds with a high level of accountability and transparency. Using a resident's cash resources for the facility's petty cash, even if reimbursement is intended, raises significant ethical and legal concerns. Facilities must ensure that residents’ funds are used solely for their benefit and that any transactions involving those funds are adequately documented and authorized. Proper protocols must be followed to protect the residents' assets and to maintain trust. Therefore, the practice of using residents' personal funds for facility expenses, even with the promise of reimbursement, is generally not compliant with regulatory standards.