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If you’re friends with me on Facebook, you know that my wife and I love to travel. Friends and colleagues often ask me about the trips we take or where our next adventure will lead us. I’ve had the privilege of visiting many interesting places and … [Continue reading] about FHCA Presidency Filled with Adventures and Opportunities
Since the implementation of Section GG on the MDS in October 1, 2016, facilities have grappled with best practices on how to gather data for appropriate completion. While many organizations (in our experience) have opted to simply “have therapy … [Continue reading] about Section GG Best Practices
Recently, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas) considered a sexual harassment case brought by a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) against an assisted living facility (ALF). The CNA alleged that … [Continue reading] about Sexual Harassment by Resident Crosses the Line
On December 4, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) presented a webinar to help answer some of the questions that were received and not easily answered during the AHCA Joint Training for Assisted Living Facilities. The update was given … [Continue reading] about Questions, Answers and More Questions over the ALF Rule
The good news is that powers of attorney (POA) are powerful things. The bad news is that powers of attorney are powerful things. Let me explain. In 2011 the Legislature passed a bill which made sweeping changes to the POA laws. This bill resulted, … [Continue reading] about The Practical Pitfalls of Powers of Attorney