ALF Articles

Volunteering in the ALF | VA
Having a fruitful volunteer program is a blessing for many facilities and the residents that reap the benefits. Volunteers can be used for concierge services,

Are residents allowed to work in the community? – VA
Are residents allowed to work in the community? There may be a time when you have a more independent resident who would be like to

The use of private duty personnel in the ALF | VA
Using a private duty home care agency can be a great idea to augment the services your community is providing to residents. Private duty personnel

Effective staffing in the ALF | VA
Appropriately staffing an ALF is a tall task. There are so many variables related to the number of staff you can have working at any

Life saving measures | VA
Having staff trained in first aid and CPR can be the difference between life and death. Approximately 400,000 people die each year from sudden cardiac

Employee file requirements | VA
“If you don’t have proof, it didn’t happen”, this is something many administrators have heard from surveyors over the years due to their inability to