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 […]
THE RESIDENT’S CONDITION CHANGED. WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TELL THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
THE RESIDENT’S CONDITION CHANGED. WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TELL THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER? Florida ALF Requirements for Notification and Documentation of Significant Changes Your caregiver comes to you and says: “Mrs. Smith just hasn’t been herself the last couple of days.” Maybe she’s eating less. Maybe she seems weaker. Maybe she’s more confused than usual. Maybe […]
THE RESIDENT SAYS YOUR STAFF MEMBER WAS ROUGH WITH THEM
THE RESIDENT SAYS YOUR STAFF MEMBER WAS ROUGH WITH THEM. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Florida ALF Resident Complaints, Resident Rights, and What Administrators Should Do When a Staff Member Is Accused A resident comes to you and says: “She was rough with me when she helped me get dressed this morning.” Maybe the employee has worked […]