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Dangers Of Bed Rails | FL

Bed rail dangers

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 […]

Deficiency A030 Resident Care —Rights & Facility Procedures (Privacy) | FL

A030: SSA-5.0182(6) FAC; 429.28 F8 Resident Care —Rights & Facility Procedures This Statute or Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide a private area for the physician to interview a random resident. Findings: Observation on 4/5/12 at approximately 12:30 PM revealed the physician and his […]

Deficiency 0030—Resident Care – Rights & Facility Procedures (Visiting hours) | FL

0030—Resident Care – Rights & Facility Procedures SBA-5.0182(6) PAC; 429.28 FS Based on observation and interview the facility failed honor resident rights and did not provide visiting hours for all residents at a minimum from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Findings: During an observation at approximately 9:00 AM on _ the visiting hours sign located […]