Does Your ALF Have AN AED? | FL
Assisted living facilities with 17 or more beds are required by AHCA to have on the premises at all times a functioning automated external defibrillator. “AED” Place your AEDs in visible and accessible locations. Effective Aed programs are designed to deliver a shock to a victim within three to five minutes after the person collapses. use […]
New Staff Requirement | FL
Effective March 31, 2019, if your ALF has 11 beds and up your staff, whom who engage in the storage, preparation, or serving of food, or cleaning of equipment, utensils, or food contact and non-food contact surfaces, will be required to be trained annually, In the past, AHCA required your staff to be in-serviced one time. […]
Can The ALF Be Cited For Using a Hoyer Lift? | FL
This is always a hot topic. If you go according to the regulations, YES but There are instances where a Hoyer lift may be used in Extended Care assisted living facilities. However, if you need a Hoyer lift, you should really consider discharging the resident. ANSWER: ONLY Residents under Hospice care may be bedridden and require specialized […]
ALF Refunds | FL
Assisted living facility (ALF) operators must put a quick refund system in place. Florida law is very clear that when required, refunds must be issued quickly. If your ALF issues a refund late, there will be a penalty assessed that will be very costly to your ALF. If your ALF needs to issue a refund, […]