Emergency Access to Records: A Common Staffing Deficiency Under 59A-36.010
Emergency Access to Records: A Common Staffing Deficiency Under 59A-36.010 Staffing compliance in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) goes beyond meeting required hours on paper. One of the most frequently cited—and often misunderstood—deficiencies involves access to facility and resident records during emergencies. Florida Administrative Code 59A-36.010 Staffing Standards (3)(a)3 states: “At least one staff member who […]
Hand Hygiene During Med Pass: One of the Most Cited Deficiencies Under 59A-36.008
Hand Hygiene During Med Pass: One of the Most Cited Deficiencies Under 59A-36.008 Medication practices remain one of the most heavily scrutinized areas during assisted living surveys. Among those, hand hygiene during medication assistance is consistently cited—and often underestimated by staff and administrators alike. Florida Administrative Code 59A-36.008 Medication Practices (3)(h) is very clear: “All […]
Transportation Responsibilities in Assisted Living: Understanding 59A-36.007
Transportation Responsibilities in Assisted Living: Understanding 59A-36.007 Providing access to health care is a core responsibility of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). Transportation plays a major role in making sure residents receive the medical, dental, nursing, and mental health services they need. Florida regulations clearly outline what facilities must do—and just as importantly, what should be […]
New Florida Regulation Alert
New Florida Regulation Alert: What the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act Means for Assisted Living Facilities A new Florida law, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, was recently signed to improve awareness and education around deadly blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). While much of this legislation focuses on hospitals […]