ALF Refunds | FL
Assisted living facility (ALF) operators must put a quick refund system in place. Florida law is very clear that when required, refunds must be issued quickly. If your ALF issues a refund late, there will be a penalty assessed that will be very costly to your ALF. If your ALF needs to issue a refund, […]
OTC Stock Pile Yes and No’s | FL
New Rules Regarding OTC Medication for Assisted Living Facilities Recently there were changes to rule 58A-5.0185 which relates to over the counter (OTC) medication for residents of assisted living facilities (ALFs). As an ALF owner or staff member, it is critical to examine and understand these rules changes and ensure you are in full compliance. […]
Are Your Fire Drills Up To Date?
Conducting Fire Drills in Florida Assisted Living Facilities If you run an Assisted Living Facility, you know it is your responsibility to keep your staff and residents as safe as possible. Making sure your facility is ready in the event a fire breaks out is extremely important. That is why conducting fire drills at your […]
New Resident Medicare Numbers
In the Spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent all Medicare beneficiaries brand new cards. For protection, the new Medicare cards do not have social security numbers on them. By removing social security numbers, we are helping to prevent identity theft. New cards should have arrived by June. The new updated cards will […]