ALF Meal Timing Violations: Could Your Facility Be Breaking This Critical Rule?
ALF Meal Timing Violations: Could Your Facility Be Breaking This Critical Rule? When it comes to meal scheduling in assisted living facilities, timing isn’t just a matter of convenience—it’s a state-regulated requirement that can impact compliance, resident well-being, and even your facility’s reputation. Florida’s 59A-36.012 Food Service Standards lay out clear rules for meal timing, but many facilities unknowingly […]
Are Your Admission Contracts Outdated? Compliance Alert for Assisted Living Facilities
Are Your Admission Contracts Outdated? Compliance Alert for Assisted Living Facilities Many assisted living facilities have been using the same admission contracts and resident agreements for years without updating them to reflect regulatory changes. If your facility hasn’t revised its admission paperwork recently, you may be out of compliance with Rule 59A-36.007(5)(d), F.A.C., which outlines resident […]
The Photo That Could Save a Life: Why Every At-Risk Resident Needs One on File
The Photo That Could Save a Life: Why Every At-Risk Resident Needs One on File When a resident with cognitive impairment, dementia, or a history of wandering goes missing from an assisted living facility, every second counts. Elopement is a life-threatening emergency, and the faster law enforcement can identify and locate the resident, the higher the chances of […]
Understanding Continued Residency Exceptions for Non-Hospice Residents in Assisted Living Facilities
Understanding Continued Residency Exceptions for Non-Hospice Residents in Assisted Living Facilities Assisted living facilities (ALFs) in Florida must follow strict regulations to ensure residents receive appropriate care while maintaining a home-like environment. One important rule, 59A-36.006(4)(b), outlines specific conditions under which a non-hospice resident with a Stage 2 pressure sore may continue to reside in the facility. Regulation Breakdown: […]