The AHCA inspection and its aftermath | FL
Let’s face it- inspection time is extremely stressful! No matter how much you have prepared or how long you have been in the “industry” when an inspector shows up to your community it can be a nerve-wracking experience. In the state of Florida, AHCA can show up anytime they see fit to conduct an inspection […]
Dangers Of Bed Rails | FL
Half bed rails are not uncommon in Florida assisted living facilities, and AHCA regulations do allow their use when specific criteria are met—but bed rails also carry real safety risks that operators must weigh. The primary danger is entrapment and injury: residents can become caught between the rail and the mattress or bed frame, and […]
45 Days Notice Be Careful!
Evicting residents from ALF’s is a controversial topic. Currently, there is a regulation in place that mandates that ALF’s give a resident 45 days’’ notice in order to evict them. However, resident advocates believe that a system should be in the place where facilities must first report proposed evictions to the Ombudsman’s office and allow […]
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 […]