FHCA 2014 Annual Conference & Trade Show CE Session #2 – ALF Administrator 101 Tuesday, July 8 – 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Crystal K – Assisted Living Upon completion of this presentation, the learner will be able to: identify the primary sources of licensure, survey, and regulatory information; navigate online sources to support routine operational compliance and survey readiness; and bookmark authoritative resources for reference: free and paid. Seminar Description: ALF administrators are "Jacks of all trades," juggling resident care and services, human resources, coordination of third party services, adverse incident reporting, physical plant demands and much more. Being equipped with the right regulatory information supports administrators across all their responsibilities. This session is all about showing ALF administrators how to find and use the best, authoritative regulatory resources. Presenter Bio(s): Lee Ann Griffin is the Director of Quality & Regulatory Services for Florida Health Care Association. Over a 15-year career, Lee Ann has developed extensive expertise in the rules, laws, and policy interpretations for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Lee Ann holds a degree in Information Studies, has worked as a CNA, served as an appointee to the Florida Board of Nursing’s CNA Council and, most recently, completed the ALF Administrator’s Core Training. Peggy Rigsby serves as Director of Government Affairs for Florida Health Care Association. She is responsible for tracking state and federal laws and rules and assisting members in complying with requirements. In addition, she tracks legislation that affects long term care, and works with legislators, staff, members and lobbyists to implement FHCA’s Legislative Agenda. Peggy liaisons with the FHCA Legislative Committee and the FHCA Rules and Regulations Committee to coordinate and prioritize issues important to FHCA members, as well as reviewing and modifying new and existing rules and laws.
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FHCA 2014 Annual Conference & Trade Show
CE Session #2 – ALF Administrator 101 Tuesday, July 8 – 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
Crystal K – Assisted Living
Upon completion of this presentation, the learner will be able to:
identify the primary sources of licensure, survey, and regulatory information;
navigate online sources to support routine operational compliance and survey readiness; and
bookmark authoritative resources for reference: free and paid.
Seminar Description: ALF administrators are "Jacks of all trades," juggling resident care and services, human resources, coordination of third party services, adverse incident reporting, physical plant demands and much more. Being equipped with the right regulatory information supports administrators across all their responsibilities. This session is all about showing ALF administrators how to find and use the best, authoritative regulatory resources. Presenter Bio(s): Lee Ann Griffin is the Director of Quality & Regulatory Services for Florida Health Care Association. Over a 15-year career, Lee Ann has developed extensive expertise in the rules, laws, and policy interpretations for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Lee Ann holds a degree in Information Studies, has worked as a CNA, served as an appointee to the Florida Board of Nursing’s CNA Council and, most recently, completed the ALF Administrator’s Core Training. Peggy Rigsby serves as Director of Government Affairs for Florida Health Care Association. She is responsible for tracking state and federal laws and rules and assisting members in complying with requirements. In addition, she tracks legislation that affects long term care, and works with legislators, staff, members and lobbyists to implement FHCA’s Legislative Agenda. Peggy liaisons with the FHCA Legislative Committee and the FHCA Rules and Regulations Committee to coordinate and prioritize issues important to FHCA members, as well as reviewing and modifying new and existing rules and laws.
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PERSONAL PRACTICE · RESPONSIBILITY
• ELIGIBILITY: INITIAL · MAINTENANCE
• CONTINUING EDUCATION
• MANDATORY REPORTING
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PERSONAL PRACTICE·RESPONSIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
INITIAL
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
• ALF CORE TRAINING• 26 HOURS
• STATE EXAM• 75%
• WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF HIRE DATE AS ADMIN
MAINTENANCE OF STATUS
• CONTINUING EDUCATION
• NO NEED TO RENEW; DOES NOT EXPIRE
• NO BOARD; NO SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE
PERSONAL PRACTICE·RESPONSIBILITY
CONTINUING EDUCATION
• 12 CONTACT HOURS EVERY TWO YEARS
• TOPICS RELATED TO ASSISTED LIVING
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PERSONAL PRACTICE·RESPONSIBILITY
MANDATORY REPORTING
• ANY PERSON…WHO KNOWS OR HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO SUSPECT THAT A VULNERABLE
ADULT HAS BEEN OR IS BEING ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR EXPLOITED SHALL IMMEDIATELY REPORT
SUCH KNOWLEDGE OR SUSPICION TO THE CENTRAL ABUSE HOTLINE.
• 415.1034 (1)(a)4. FAC
OPERATIONS · MANAGEMENT
• GENERAL
• FACILITY
• RESIDENT
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• Agencies & Departments
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Legislature and Governor
• Citizens
Elect Write Laws
Write Rules
Care and Services
OPERATIONS · MANAGEMENT
GENERAL –FLOW OF POLICY
OPERATIONS · MANAGEMENT
GENERAL – FLORIDA STATUTES
• 408 PART II - HEALTH CARE LICENSING GENERAL PROVISIONS
• AUTHORITY FOR INSPECTION 408.811, F.S.
• PURPOSE OF INSPECTION 408.806(7)(a), F.S.
• 429 PART I - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIEShttp://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statuteshttp://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes