A recent Consumer Reports lists some items to review before signing an assisted living facility contract. If you are signing on behalf of a parent, do so as an agent and note your agency status by signing the contract as, "attorney-in-fact." ...
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Recent Workshops
The recent workshops were a great success!
Thanks to all that attended. I will be booking more soon. ...
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The Critical Importance of HVAC at a Long-term Care Facility.
Reports from Florida that in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma residents at a long-term care facility passed away due to the lack of air conditioning.
The following federal regulation was effective in November of last year:
"The LTC facility must develop and implement emergency preparedness policies and procedures, based on the emergency plan set forth in paragraph (a) of this section, risk assessment at paragraph (a)(1) of this section, and the communication plan at paragraph (c) of this section. The policies and procedures must be reviewed and updated at least annually.
At a minimum, the policies and procedures must address the ...
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