Inspection Details

59A-36.007 (6) RESIDENT RIGHTS AND FACILITY PROCEDURES. (a) A copy of the Resident Bill of Rights as described in section 429.28, F.S., or a summary provided by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program must be posted in full view in a freely accessible resident area, and included in the admission package provided pursuant to rule 59A-36.006, F.A.C. (b) In accordance with section 429.28, F.S., the facility must have a written grievance procedure for receiving and responding to resident complaints and...

(2) EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL. The plan must be submitted for review and approval to the local emergency management agency. (a) If the local emergency management agency requires revisions to the emergency management plan, such revisions must be made and the plan resubmitted to the local office within 30 days of receiving notification that the plan must be revised. (b) A new facility as described in rule 59A-36.014, F.A.C., and facilities whose ownership has been transferred, must submit an emergen...

(5) MEDICATION RECORDS. (a) For residents who use a pill organizer managed in subsection (2), the facility must keep either the original labeled medication container; or a medication listing with the prescription number, the name and address of the issuing pharmacy, the health care provider ' s name, the resident ' s name, the date dispensed, the name and strength of the drug, and the directions for use. (b) The facility must maintain a daily medication observation record (MOR) for each ...

429.26 (7) The facility must notify a licensed physician when a resident exhibits signs of dementia or cognitive impairment or has a change of condition in order to rule out the presence of an underlying physiological condition that may be contributing to such dementia or impairment. The notification must occur within 30 days after the acknowledgment of such signs by facility staff. If an underlying condition is determined to exist, the facility shall arrange, with the appropriate health care pr...

(7) MEDICATION LABELING AND ORDERS. (a) The facility may not store prescription drugs for self-administration, assistance with self-administration, or administration unless it is properly labeled and dispensed in accordance with Chapters 465 and 499, F.S., and Rule 64B16-28.108, F.A.C. If a customized patient medication package is prepared for a resident, and separated into individual medicinal drug containers, then the following information must be recorded on each individual container: 1. The ...

(3) OTHER REQUIREMENTS. (a) All facilities must: 1. Provide a safe living environment pursuant to Section 429.28(1)(a), F.S.; 2. Be maintained free of hazards; and 3. Ensure that all existing architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural systems, and appurtenances are maintained in good working order. (b) Pursuant to Section 429.27, F.S., residents must be given the option of using their own belongings as space permits. When the facility supplies the furnishings, each resident bedroom or ...

(6) RESIDENT RIGHTS AND FACILITY PROCEDURES. (a) A copy of the Resident Bill of Rights as described in Section 429.28, F.S., or a summary provided by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program must be posted in full view in a freely accessible resident area, and included in the admission package provided pursuant to Rule 58A-5.0181, F.A.C. (b) In accordance with Section 429.28, F.S., the facility must have a written grievance procedure for receiving and responding to resident complaints, and for resid...

Admission Procedures, Appropriateness of Placement and Continued Residency Criteria. (1) ADMISSION CRITERIA. An individual must meet the following minimum criteria in order to be admitted to a facility holding a standard, limited nursing or limited mental health license: (a) Be at least 18 years of age. (b) Be free from signs and symptoms of any communicable disease which is likely to be transmitted to other residents or staff; however, a person who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infecti...

(4) CONTINUED RESIDENCY. Except as follows in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this subsection, criteria for continued residency in any licensed facility shall be the same as the criteria for admission. As part of the continued residency criteria, a resident must have a face-to-face medical examination by a licensed health care provider at least every 3 years after the initial assessment, or after a significant change, whichever comes first. A significant change is defined in Rule 58A-5.0131, F.A.C...

(4) FIRST AID AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR). A staff member who has completed courses in First Aid and CPR and holds a currently valid card documenting completion of such courses must be in the facility at all times. (a) Documentation of attendance at First Aid or CPR course offered by an accredited college, university or vocational school; a licensed hospital; the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council; or a provider approved by the Department of He...

An assisted living facility shall provide care and services appropriate to the needs of residents accepted for admission to the facility. (1) SUPERVISION. Facilities shall offer personal supervision, as appropriate for each resident, including the following: (a) Monitor the quantity and quality of resident diets in accordance with Rule 58A-5.020, F.A.C. (b) Daily observation by designated staff of the activities of the resident while on the premises, and awareness of the general health, safety, ...

(6) RESIDENT RIGHTS AND FACILITY PROCEDURES. (a) A copy of the Resident Bill of Rights as described in Section 429.28, F.S., or a summary provided by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council shall be posted in full view in a freely accessible resident area, and included in the admission package provided pursuant to Rule 58A-5.0181, F.A.C. (b) In accordance with Section 429.28, F.S., the facility shall have a written grievance procedure for receiving and responding to resident complaints, and for res...

(8) ELOPEMENT STANDARDS. (a) Residents Assessed at Risk for Elopement. All residents assessed at risk for elopement or with any history of elopement shall be identified so staff can be alerted to their needs for support and supervision. 1. As part of its resident elopement response policies and procedures, the facility shall make, at a minimum, a daily effort to determine that at risk residents have identification on their persons that includes their name and the facility ' s name, address, ...

(3) ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMINISTRATION. (a) For facilities which provide assistance with self-administered medication, either: a nurse; or an unlicensed staff member, who is at least 18 years old, trained to assist with self-administered medication in accordance with Rule 58A-5.0191, F.A.C., and able to demonstrate to the administrator the ability to accurately read and interpret a prescription label, must be available to assist residents with self-administered medications in accordance with pr...

Records. The facility shall maintain the following written records in a form, place and system ordinarily employed in good business practice and accessible to Department of Elder Affairs and Agency staff. (1) FACILITY RECORDS. Facility records shall include: (a) The facility ' s license which shall be displayed in a conspicuous and public place within the facility. (b) An up-to-date admission and discharge log listing the names of all residents and each resident ' s: 1. Date of admission...