YOUR RESIDENT SAYS, “I DON’T WANT A SHOWER TODAY.” NOW WHAT?
YOUR RESIDENT SAYS, “I DON’T WANT A SHOWER TODAY.” NOW WHAT? Resident Rights Don’t Disappear Just Because Someone Lives in an ALF It’s shower day. Your caregiver goes into the resident’s room and says it’s time to get ready. The resident responds: “No. I don’t want a shower today.” What happens next? Does the caregiver […]
THE FAMILY SAYS, “DON’T SEND THEM TO THE HOSPITAL.” NOW WHAT?
THE FAMILY SAYS, “DON’T SEND THEM TO THE HOSPITAL.” NOW WHAT? When Your ALF Believes a Resident Needs Medical Evaluation, a Family Objection Doesn’t Make the Facility’s Responsibility Disappear Your resident has been complaining of significant pain. Maybe it’s unusual for them. Maybe it’s getting worse. Your staff have been monitoring the resident, and based […]
AHCA UPDATED ITS ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ASPEN REGULATION SET — HERE’S WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGED
AHCA UPDATED ITS ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ASPEN REGULATION SET — HERE’S WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGED AHCA has updated its Assisted Living Facility ASPEN Regulation Set. The previous version was A-4.26. The new version is A-4.27, effective August 17, 2026. AHCA currently lists A-4.27 as the regulation set for Assisted Living Facilities, including ALF, ECC, LNS and […]
THE DNRO RULE IS FINAL. IS YOUR ALF READY FOR SEPTEMBER 17?
THE DNRO RULE IS FINAL. IS YOUR ALF READY FOR SEPTEMBER 17? AHCA’s Amendment to Rule 59A-36.009 Takes Effect September 17, 2026 For the past several months, Florida assisted living facilities have been watching a proposed amendment to the state’s Do Not Resuscitate Order regulation. It isn’t proposed anymore. AHCA’s amendment to Rule 59A-36.009, Florida […]