California ARF Regulations
Abuse, Records, and Client Care
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§80061 - Abuse Report Mailing Deadlines - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Facilities must
send substantiated abuse complaints via certified mail: 3 days for
physical/sexual abuse; 5 days for 3+ substantiated violations in 12 months.
⇨ Example: An ARF substantiates physical abuse. It mails the report to the
conservator within 3 days.
, §80061 - Proof & Retention Requirements - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Facility must
retain copies and proof of mailing for at least 1 year. ⇨ Example: ARF
keeps certified mail receipts in a compliance binder.
§80062 - Financial Responsibilities - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Licensee must
maintain a financial plan, accurate records, and submit reports if DSS
requests. ⇨ Example: DSS asks an ARF to submit a budget review after
complaints about unpaid staff.
§80063 - Accountability of Licensee - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Licensee is
responsible for policy and supervision. If a corporation, the governing body
must be active. ⇨ Example: The ARF board meets quarterly to review
operations and ensure compliance.
§80064 - Administrator Requirements - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Administrator must
be ≥18, knowledgeable in client care and laws, and able to supervise,
manage, and train staff. ⇨ Example: An ARF administrator with past
nursing home experience trains new staff on client ADLs.
§80064 - Planning for Absences - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Licensee must have a
plan for when the administrator is absent. ⇨ Example: ARF's backup
administrator takes over while the main admin is on leave.
Abuse, Records, and Client Care
2026 Expert Verified | Ace the
Test
§80061 - Abuse Report Mailing Deadlines - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Facilities must
send substantiated abuse complaints via certified mail: 3 days for
physical/sexual abuse; 5 days for 3+ substantiated violations in 12 months.
⇨ Example: An ARF substantiates physical abuse. It mails the report to the
conservator within 3 days.
, §80061 - Proof & Retention Requirements - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Facility must
retain copies and proof of mailing for at least 1 year. ⇨ Example: ARF
keeps certified mail receipts in a compliance binder.
§80062 - Financial Responsibilities - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Licensee must
maintain a financial plan, accurate records, and submit reports if DSS
requests. ⇨ Example: DSS asks an ARF to submit a budget review after
complaints about unpaid staff.
§80063 - Accountability of Licensee - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Licensee is
responsible for policy and supervision. If a corporation, the governing body
must be active. ⇨ Example: The ARF board meets quarterly to review
operations and ensure compliance.
§80064 - Administrator Requirements - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Administrator must
be ≥18, knowledgeable in client care and laws, and able to supervise,
manage, and train staff. ⇨ Example: An ARF administrator with past
nursing home experience trains new staff on client ADLs.
§80064 - Planning for Absences - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Licensee must have a
plan for when the administrator is absent. ⇨ Example: ARF's backup
administrator takes over while the main admin is on leave.
