Empty Beds Aren’t Always A Marketing Problem
EMPTY BEDS AREN’T ALWAYS A MARKETING PROBLEM Sometimes They’re a Leadership Problem. One of the most common conversations I have with assisted living owners goes something like this: “Our occupancy is down. We need more referrals.” Sometimes they’re right. But after visiting hundreds of assisted living facilities across Florida, I’ve learned that occupancy problems often […]
DON’T LET A BROKEN A/C TURN INTO A CLASS II DEFICIENCY
Summer Is Here… Is Your Facility Ready? Rule 59A-36.014(3), F.A.C. – Physical Plant: Safe Living Environment Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen something that concerns me. More than six assisted living facilities have received Class II deficiencies related to air conditioning and excessive indoor temperatures. These are not minor citations. Class II deficiencies are […]
STOP HIDING MEDICATIONS IN FOOD
STOP HIDING MEDICATIONS IN FOOD “They Spit Out Their Medications” Is Not An Exception Rule 59A-36.008, F.A.C. – Medication Practices This is one of the most common medication issues I encounter during mock surveys. A resident with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia becomes resistant to taking medications. They may refuse them, spit them […]
Is Your Emergency Food Supply Ready for an AHCA Survey?
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE… Is Your Emergency Food Supply Ready for an AHCA Survey? Every summer, assisted living facilities across Florida begin preparing for hurricane season. And every summer, AHCA surveyors begin taking a closer look at two things: Your generator Your emergency food and water supply During mock surveys, one of the most common […]