Are Your Med Techs Following the Medication Reading Requirement
Are Your Med Techs Following the Medication Reading Requirement? The compliance step you might be overlooking. When it comes to medication management in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), one critical requirement often gets overlooked: the obligation for unlicensed staff assisting with self-administration of medications to read aloud the name and dosage of medications to residents. This […]
Avoid Trouble with AHCA: Managing Resident Payee Funds the Right Way
Avoid Trouble with AHCA: Managing Resident Payee Funds the Right Way. Assisted living facilities (ALFs) play a crucial role in providing care and support to residents, many of whom rely on Social Security and other benefits for their expenses. However, facilities can easily find themselves in hot water if they do not comply with regulations […]
Weighing the Cost of Empty Beds Against Holding Out for Higher Rates
Maximizing Occupancy: Weighing the Cost of Empty Beds Against Holding Out for Higher Rates In the assisted living industry, every empty bed represents a missed revenue opportunity. Facility managers often face a tough decision: stick to a higher pricing target or fill the bed immediately at a slightly lower rate. This choice can directly impact […]
The Resident Rights Standard Too Many Facilities Ignore
The Resident Rights Standard Too Many Facilities Ignore—Is Yours One of Them? In my work inspecting assisted living facilities, I frequently encounter a regulation that’s often overlooked but critical for compliance: 59A-36.007 Resident Care Standards, specifically section (5)(c) on Resident Rights and Facility Procedures. Understanding the Regulation: 59A-36.007(5)(c) Here’s exactly what the regulation states: “The […]