Medicaid Disaster in the Making: Don’t Let Your Facility Get Caught Off Guard
Medicaid Disaster in the Making: Don’t Let Your Facility Get Caught Off Guard Hey everybody, Pascal here with ALF Boss. I wanted to take a moment to address a significant issue that many facilities accepting Medicaid payments through long-term care are facing: the expiration of Medicaid numbers due to missed renewals. The problem often arises […]
Avoid Common Mistakes with Nurse Telephone Orders in Assisted Living
AHCA Alert: Avoid Common Mistakes with Nurse Telephone Orders in Assisted Living Handling nurse telephone orders in assisted living facilities is a routine task, but it’s one that must be carefully managed to stay compliant with AHCA regulations. Whether your facility has its own nursing staff or relies on home health nurses calling in orders, […]
AHCA Alert: Ensuring Compliance with Telephone Medication Orders
AHCA Alert: Ensuring Compliance with Telephone Medication Orders Understanding Medication Practices: Regulation 59A-36.008 on Medication Labeling and Orders In the complex environment of assisted living facilities (ALFs), proper medication management is crucial to ensuring resident safety and compliance with state regulations. One important aspect of this is the handling of medication orders, particularly when these […]
Don’t Let This Common Menu Documentation Error Lead to an AHCA Deficiency
Don’t Let This Common Menu Documentation Error Lead to an AHCA Deficiency Regulation Overview: Florida Administrative Code 59A-36.012 outlines the standards for food service in assisted living facilities, emphasizing the importance of maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all meals served. Specifically, the regulation mandates that regular and therapeutic menus, along with any substitutions, must […]