THE FAMILY BROUGHT IN A NEW MEDICATION. CAN YOUR STAFF GIVE IT?
THE FAMILY BROUGHT IN A NEW MEDICATION. CAN YOUR STAFF GIVE IT? A family member walks into your ALF with a prescription bottle and says: “The doctor wants Mom to start this tonight.” Can your medication staff simply add it to the cart and start assisting with it? Not so fast. A BOTTLE ISN’T THE […]
THE FAMILY HIRED A PRIVATE CAREGIVER. IS THE ALF STILL RESPONSIBLE?
THE FAMILY HIRED A PRIVATE CAREGIVER. IS THE ALF STILL RESPONSIBLE? A resident’s family hires a private caregiver to come into your assisted living facility every day. The caregiver helps with bathing, dressing, toileting, and other personal needs. So does that mean the ALF is now off the hook? No. THE RESIDENT STILL LIVES IN […]
YOUR RESIDENT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. CAN THEY AUTOMATICALLY COME BACK?
YOUR RESIDENT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. CAN THEY AUTOMATICALLY COME BACK? A resident falls, becomes ill, or experiences a change in condition and is sent to the hospital. A few days later, the family calls: “Mom is being discharged today. We’re bringing her back.” Not so fast. A hospital discharge does not automatically answer whether […]
Florida’s Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Could the Savings Help Fund Long-Term Care?
Florida is reporting significant results from its efforts to combat Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. On October 6, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the results of AHCA’s expanded Medicaid integrity initiative. The Numbers Are Significant According to the state’s announcement: 220+ Medicaid providers terminated for fraud, waste, or abuse. 260+ providers placed on payment restrictions […]