🍽️ Break the Menu Rule, Risk a Citation
🍽️ Break the Menu Rule, Risk a Citation Why Florida ALFs Can’t Afford to Ignore This Dietary Standard In assisted living, food is more than fuel — it’s comfort, routine, and a core part of resident satisfaction. But in Florida, food service isn’t just about nutrition — it’s about compliance. Under 59A-36.012(2)(d), F.A.C., assisted living […]
The 12-Hour Rule That Can Erase Your ALF Certification
The 12-Hour Rule That Can Erase Your ALF Certification What Florida Administrators Must Know About 59A-36.011 If you’re an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) administrator or manager in Florida, there’s one rule that quietly carries huge consequences: Fail to complete your required continuing education, and the state will treat you like you’re brand new—regardless of […]
Understanding DNROs in Assisted Living
Understanding DNROs in Assisted Living Complying with 59A-36.009, F.A.C. — Do Not Resuscitate Orders In assisted living, honoring a resident’s medical wishes is not only a matter of respect — it’s also a legal requirement. Florida’s 59A-36.009 outlines how assisted living facilities (ALFs) must manage and document Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNROs). Here’s a practical […]
Marketing Your ALF? Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant
Marketing Your ALF? Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant Avoid Common Mistakes by Understanding Florida Statute 429.47 Marketing plays a big role in growing your assisted living facility—but even small details in an ad can create compliance concerns. Florida Statute 429.47 outlines specific rules around advertising that every ALF owner and operator […]