ALF Articles

Medication Administration: Taking drugs the right way
Medication administration in an assisted living facility is the process of safely giving residents their prescribed medications, and doing it correctly is one of the

Qualifying Your Team
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission takes the qualifications of management staff in an Assisted Living Facility very seriously, as they should. Management staff

Four Star HHSC Dining
As many operators of ALFs are aware, the culinary program can be the bane of your existence. Food or lack thereof is one of the

553.6 General Characteristics of a Resident
When operating an Assisted Living Facility in the state of Texas, you should be aware of the general characteristics that your residents may possess. It

553.11 Criteria for Licensing
To obtain a license to operate an assisted living facility in Texas, an applicant must meet the state's licensing criteria, including submitting a complete application,

Should you continue residency?
I hate to break it to you- but there will come a time when you must discharge a resident. I know as administrators and nursing