Do Your Resident Face Sheets Meet Regulation 59A-36.015?
Do Your Resident Face Sheets Meet Regulation 59A-36.015? Every administrator knows the saying: “If it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.” When it comes to resident records, Florida’s 59A-36.015(3) makes it crystal clear what must be included. One of the most common problem areas? Resident face sheets. These are the first pages surveyors flip to during […]
59A-36.025 Requires It for Every Assisted Living Facility
✅ Do You Have This Policy? 59A-36.025 Requires It for Every Assisted Living Facility Florida law is clear: every assisted living facility must maintain written policies and procedures for emergency environmental control. Under Rule 59A-36.025, it’s not enough to simply have a generator—you must also show, in writing, exactly how your facility will use that […]
The Bedridden Countdown: 7 vs. 14 Days—What Every ALF Operator Must Know
The Bedridden Countdown: 7 vs. 14 Days—What Every ALF Operator Must Know” Few things put an ALF administrator on edge faster than hearing, “Mr. Smith hasn’t been able to get out of bed for three days.” That’s because once a resident is officially considered bedridden, the compliance clock starts ticking. Let’s break it down by […]
You Checked Resident Files When?” — Why Infrequent Audits Are Hurting Your ALF
You Checked Resident Files When?” — Why Infrequent Audits Are Hurting Your ALF Let’s be honest — resident files don’t get enough love. Between staffing issues, surveys, maintenance, and keeping the building running, it’s easy for paperwork to slide to the bottom of the priority list. But if you’re not regularly auditing your resident files, […]