When Assisted Living Roommates Fight: Steps to Take and Understanding Florida AHCA Regulations
Written By: Pascal Bergeron Conflicts among roommates aren’t restricted to college dorms or shared apartments in big cities. In assisted living facilities, residents often share rooms, and like any other shared living situation, disagreements can arise. However, given the unique circumstances and the age group involved, these disputes often require a different approach. Understanding the […]
Harmonizing Resident Choice and Regulatory Compliance: Strategies for Health Care Provider Selection in ALFs
Written By: Pascal Bergeron Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are often in a tight position when it comes to the health care of their residents, as far as relating to the healthcare providers that residents utilize. In this mix, there’s an important rule: ALFs may not mandate residents to receive services from a specific healthcare provider. […]
Ensuring AHCA Compliance in Assisted Living: Managing Resident Special Diets
Writen By: Pascal Bergeron Assisted living facilities play a vital role in caring for elderly residents, many of whom require specific dietary restrictions due to medical conditions. These special diets, such as diabetic diets, purée, or mechanical soft diets, are essential for maintaining residents’ health and well-being. To ensure residents receive the appropriate nutrition, it […]
Urgent Alert: New Training Requirements for ALFs and AFCHs Effective July 1, 2023
As of July 1, 2023, significant changes have been implemented in Florida’s assisted living facilities (ALFs) and adult family care homes (AFCHs) to enhance the quality of care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Chapter 430.5025, Florida Statutes has been established to lay down clear guidelines for ADRD training requirements for employees. […]