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Things Families Notice on a Facility Tour

Things Families Notice on a Facility Tour

Things Families Notice on a Facility Tour When families tour your assisted living facility, they’re making more than a first impression—they’re assessing whether your community is the right fit for their loved one’s care, safety, and quality of life. Families want reassurance that their loved one will be well cared for, safe, and happy in […]

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

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

Avoid Common Mistakes with Nurse Telephone Orders in Assisted Living

Nurses can avoid telephone order mistakes by reading back and confirming every instruction before ending the call. This read-back step catches medication name, dosage, and frequency errors before they reach a resident's chart. Facility staff must document telephone orders accurately and have the prescriber sign them promptly afterward. Skipping read-back or delaying physician signature increases […]