ALF Articles

Medication reviews in the ALF setting | VA
Having a process in place for reviewing the medication residents in your facility are being prescribed has been shown to reduce drug-related problems by cutting

Effectively executing the med pass process | VA
The medication pass, or med pass, is the structured process by which assisted living staff prepare, deliver, and document residents' medications at scheduled times, and

Qualifications for staff distributing medications | VA
An all-too-common problem in senior living facilities is errors related to medication administration. When there is a med error such as giving expired meds, giving

Food service in the ALF | VA
As many operators of ALFs are aware, the culinary program can be the bane of your existence. Food quality or the lack thereof is one

Keeping a proper resident file | VA
When a resident moves into your community there are many administrative pieces that are required to be completed by the facility. In addition to your

Protecting the rights of residents | VA
When a person chooses to move into an Assisted Living Facility in the state of Virginia they are entitled to certain rights as a resident