Ending June 30, 2023: The Expired $15 per Hour Wage Requirement for Medicaid Providers
Written by:Pascal Bergeron Last years, state budget included a provision that required assisted living facilities accepting Medicaid to pay their direct care staff at least $15 per hour. However, this provision is not included in the new budget that was just signed into law. This means that after June 30, 2023, the requirement for Medicaid […]
Introducing Florida’s New Electronic Health Records Exchange Act: Ensuring Compliance for Assisted Living Facilities
Written by: Pascal Bergeron Florida’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformative change with the implementation of the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act, effective July 1, 2023. While this law encompasses various healthcare providers, it specifically addresses the storage of health records, making it particularly relevant for assisted living facilities. Under the Act, in addition […]
Navigating Resident Care: An In-Depth Look at 59A-36.007 Standards
Written By: Pascal Bergeron Providing adequate and timely healthcare to residents is a crucial aspect of maintaining their overall well-being in Assisted Living Facilities. The Florida Administrative Code, specifically 59A-36.007 Resident Care Standards, outlines the requirements for ensuring resident access to necessary healthcare services. This blog post will delve into the provisions mentioned in subsection […]
Understanding and Complying with Third Party Services
Written by: Pascal Bergeron Assisted living facilities play a crucial role in providing care and support for residents, but it’s important to recognize that residents may have unique needs that require services from third-party providers. In order to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of residents, operators of assisted living facilities must understand and comply with […]