Don’t Overlook the Details: Completing the 1823 After Admission
Don’t Overlook the Details: Completing the 1823 After Admission Regulation Reference: 59A-36.006(2) – Health Assessment Understanding the Requirement: When a new resident is admitted to your assisted living facility, a properly completed AHCA Form 1823 is essential. This form documents the health care practitioner’s assessment and helps determine if your facility is an appropriate placement […]
The Mistake That Could Cost Your Facility a Deficiency
No Paper, No Proof: The Mistake That Could Cost Your Facility a Deficiency Regulation Breakdown: 59A-36.008(7) – Medication Labeling and Orders Let’s be clear: If your facility is administering or assisting with self-administration of medications, you must have a signed medication order on file— in writing, fax, or electronic copy. Yet far too often, facilities […]
The Most Forgotten Food Service Requirement
The Most Forgotten Food Service Requirement (59A-36.012(2)(c) – Food Service Standards) When it comes to food service compliance, most facilities focus on menus, meal timing, and resident satisfaction. But there’s one requirement that gets overlooked time and time again—and it’s an easy way to get cited during an AHCA inspection: Documented portion sizes. Per 59A-36.012(2)(c), […]
Missing This Simple Step Will Violate 59A-36.011: Elopement Policy Must-Knows
Missing This Simple Step Will Violate 59A-36.011: Elopement Policy Must-Knows If you’re running an assisted living facility in Florida, there’s one often-overlooked requirement that could easily result in a citation during your next AHCA inspection: Providing every staff member with a copy of your facility’s elopement policy—and documenting it. Let’s look at exactly what […]