Category: Florida

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 […]

Can Administrator Hours Count Toward Staffing Hrs? Understanding 59A-36.010

Can Administrator Hours Count Toward Staffing Hrs? Understanding 59A-36.010 Staffing in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) is one of the most critical areas that surveyors review. Not only do facilities have to ensure they meet minimum staffing requirements, but they also must follow the rules for how staff hours are calculated and documented. Florida Administrative Code […]