How Often Is an ALF Required to Weigh Resident’s?
If a Resident is living in your facility and is receiving assistance with his or her daily activities, then there is a requirement for the resident’s weight to be checked and recorded bi-annually (every six months). You are also required to weigh and record the resident’s weight upon initial admission into the facility. This means […]
How Much Emergency Water Should Your ALF Have?
The AHCA regulation is not really clear on exactly how much emergency water that you need to keep in supply for your ALF. The regulation actually falls under ST – A0093 – Food Service – Dietary Standards which is a tag that has to do with all of your facility food and beverage dealings. Let’s look at […]
How Long Must A ALF Facility Keep Resident Records?
A resident is discharged from your facility and your storage area for discharged resident’s records is running out of space. To resolve this issue, you would like to get rid of some records. How long must the facility keep resident records? The regulation states that once a resident is discharged from your ALF, the facility […]
AHCA Activities Deficiency
Your ALF is required to provide your residents with daily structured activities. Your ALF is also required to post a monthly activity schedule in a visible area, where the residents frequent. Creating Your Facility Activity Calendar Firstly, brainstorm and write down activities that you would like to include in your ALF’s activity program. Depending […]