(DNR) Do Not Resuscitate Order Action Steps
Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNROs) (1) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. (a) Each assisted living facility must have written policies and procedures that explain its implementation of state laws and rules relative to Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNROs). An assisted living facility may not require execution of a DNRO as a condition of admission or treatment. The assisted living […]
New 1823 2021
AHCA Form 1823_Resident Health Assessment for Assisted Living Facilities_April 2021
It’s not my job
In the Assisted Living industry there is nothing more insulating and aggravating to a family member, resident and or anyone in your facility for that matter, to have a question or problem and being told “that’s not my job” Those 4 words come off as rude and unhelpful and should be avoided. It might […]
AHCA required postings
When I conduct mock surveys of facilities, one of the items that I most often find not in compliance is the facility not displaying the required items. This deficiency is one of the easiest to avoid so lets look at the regulations and what needs to be displayed. The Agency for Healthcare Administration has […]