Resident Input Isn’t Optional: What AHCA Expects to See in Your Activity Program
Resident Input Isn’t Optional: What AHCA Expects to See in Your Activity Program Activities aren’t just something nice to do — they’re part of your resident care standards under Florida regulations. According to 59A-36.007(2)(b), every facility must go beyond simply providing activities. You’re required to consult with residents when selecting, planning, and scheduling them — […]
Advertising Alzheimer’s Care? Make Sure It’s in Your Admission Package
Advertising Alzheimer’s Care? Make Sure It’s in Your Admission Package If your facility claims to offer special care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders, there’s one area that’s often overlooked — and it can easily lead to a deficiency. It’s not enough to just say you provide Alzheimer’s or memory care. If you […]
The Generator Question That Can Catch You Off Guard During an AHCA Survey
The Generator Question That Can Catch You Off Guard During an AHCA Survey When the power goes out, your generator becomes the heartbeat of your facility. It’s one of those things that doesn’t matter — until it suddenly matters more than anything. And yet, I see it overlooked all the time. Why Monthly Testing Matters […]
Do You Actually Know What’s in Your Policies and Procedures?
Do You Actually Know What’s in Your Policies and Procedures? Let’s talk about something that gets a lot of ALF operators in trouble — policies and procedures. Every facility knows they’re required to have them. But here’s what most people don’t realize: It’s not just a regulation to have written policies and procedures — It’s […]