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
Virginia only lets qualified staff administer medications in assisted living facilities. Each staff person must be authorized under section 54.1-3408 of the Virginia Drug Control

Food service in the ALF | VA
Virginia assisted living facilities must run a compliant food service program that meets residents' nutritional and dietary needs. Food quality and consistency are common problem

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