ALF Articles

Orienting and training new staff members | PA
Orienting and training new staff members One of the most important elements of running a successful assisted living facility is hiring, training, and retaining the

The written contract | PA
The written contract It is always an exciting time when a new resident chooses to move into your community! Many hours of work from your

Protecting the residents rights | PA
Pennsylvania assisted living residents have specific legal rights under 55 Pa. Code Sections 2800.41 through 2800.43. Facilities must explain these rights at admission, in a

Medical evaluation by a physician |PA
Pennsylvania requires a medical evaluation for every assisted living resident. A physician, physician's assistant, or certified registered nurse practitioner must perform it. This requirement comes

Reportable incidents to DHS | PA
Pennsylvania assisted living facilities must report certain incidents to the Department of Human Services, including events like a resident fall during programming. Reportable incidents cover

Quality improvement for the ALF | PA
Quality improvement for the ALF One of the best ways to improve your facility practices is to develop a quality improvement program (commonly using the