ALF Articles
STAFFING | PA
§ 2800.51. Criminal history checks. (a) Criminal history checks shall be in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (35 P. S. §§ 10225.101—10225.5102),
RESIDENT RIGHTS | PA
§ 2800.41. Notification of rights and complaint procedures. (a) Upon admission, each resident and, if applicable, the resident’s designated person, shall be informed of resident
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | PA
Opening and operating an assisted living residence in Pennsylvania requires meeting the general licensing requirements set by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, which establish
GENERAL PROVISIONS | PA
§ 2800.1. Purpose. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety and well-being of assisted living residents. (b) Assisted living residences
Effective Staffing Ratio | PA
Pennsylvania assisted living facilities must staff by resident need, not a fixed ratio. Under 55 Pa. Code Section 2800.57, a direct care staff person who
Annual staff training plan | PA
Annual staff training plan Understanding the training needs for staff members is key to developing an effective training plan. Each facility should take steps to