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The Regulation That’s Been Around For Over Two Years
THE REGULATION THAT’S BEEN AROUND FOR OVER TWO YEARS… And Facilities Are Still Getting Cited Rule 59A-36.007(9), F.A.C. – Assistive Devices On August 16, 2021,

The Medication Time Bomb Sitting in Your Facility
The Medication Time Bomb Sitting in Your Facility Rule 59A-36.008(6), F.A.C. – Medication Practices One of the questions I routinely ask during a mock survey

1823 Form Mistakes That Get Assisted Living Facilities Cited
1823 Form Mistakes That Get Assisted Living Facilities Cited If there’s one document that consistently causes deficiencies during AHCA surveys, it’s the Resident Health Assessment

Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Assisted Living Facilities in Florida
Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Assisted Living Facilities in Florida When emergencies happen, assisted living facilities must be ready to protect residents, staff, and visitors. In

Common Reasons CEMP Plans Get Rejected (And How to Avoid Them)
Common Reasons CEMP Plans Get Rejected (And How to Avoid Them) Running an assisted living facility in Florida means being prepared for emergencies at all

Florida Regulation 59A-36.014 Physical Plant Standards & Hazard-Free Environments
“It’s Just Extra Stuff…” Until It Becomes a Deficiency Florida Regulation 59A-36.014(1)(1)(2) – Physical Plant Standards & Hazard-Free Environments Walk your building for five