The Bedridden Countdown: 7 vs. 14 Days—What Every ALF Operator Must Know
The Bedridden Countdown: 7 vs. 14 Days—What Every ALF Operator Must Know” Few things put an ALF administrator on edge faster than hearing, “Mr. Smith hasn’t been able to get out of bed for three days.” That’s because once a resident is officially considered bedridden, the compliance clock starts ticking. Let’s break it down by […]
You Checked Resident Files When?” — Why Infrequent Audits Are Hurting Your ALF
You Checked Resident Files When?” — Why Infrequent Audits Are Hurting Your ALF Let’s be honest — resident files don’t get enough love. Between staffing issues, surveys, maintenance, and keeping the building running, it’s easy for paperwork to slide to the bottom of the priority list. But if you’re not regularly auditing your resident files, […]
How Often Are You Walking Your Facility Like a Surveyor?
How Often Are You Walking Your Facility Like a Surveyor? Let’s get real for a second. You can have your policies in place, your med books spotless, and your training logs ready. But if the physical condition of your building — especially the resident rooms and outside grounds — is slipping, you’re still going to […]
Are You Documenting Resident Incidents Correctly
Are You Documenting Resident Incidents Correctly? Most ALFs Aren’t Here’s something I’ve seen time and time again. A resident has a fall. Staff write a few lines in the incident report, file it away, and move on. It feels like it’s handled — until AHCA shows up and asks to review the file. That’s when […]