Dis you know that one early indicator of operational issues is quite easy to spot?
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This article explores the reasons why a regulated business, such as assisted living, should hire a mock inspector and provides five key pointers to consider when drafting or reviewing a mock inspection contract.
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If you are an assisted living owner and have not yet been asked if a prospective resident can bring their dog, cat, parakeet, etc., with them when they move in, you haven’t been in business long enough!
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Running an assisted living home comes with a range of risks and potential liabilities. That's why it's important to have the right insurance in place. Insurance coverage comes in many forms, and just getting commercial general liability insurance (CGL) is not enough if you are an assisted living operator. Pinkowski Law interviewed Blake Crawford, Vice President at Assured Partners, a brokerage specializing in insurance coverage for senior living, to talk about the types of coverage that assisted living operators need.
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Obtaining a copy of an Adult Protective Services (APS) investigation report on the alleged mistreatment of an at-risk adult in Colorado is generally considered to require a court order. There are circumstances, however, where the report can be obtained without the involvement of a judge.
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Health departments play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in assisted living facilities. However, the relationship between health departments and assisted living operators can sometimes be strained. This article lists five ways that health departments can improve relations with assisted living operators.
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Are you thinking of opening a new assisted living or similar business in 2023? Our attorneys provide suggestions on five steps to get your business off to a good start based on what we have observed with our successful clients.
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Assisted living operators play a vital role in providing care and support for older adults, but they also need to navigate a complex regulatory landscape. One key aspect of this is building and maintaining positive relationships with health departments. This article suggests five tips for improving your interactions with health inspectors and other officials.
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If punishment doesn’t work on criminals, why in the world would law makers and regulators think it works on good hearted people that are in the business of helping their fellow human beings? It’s time for law makers and regulators to use a science-based approach to assisted living regulation.
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Assisted living operators should be aware of a settlement agreement reached today by the Justice Department with Masterson Staffing Solutions. The staffing company, based in Minnesota, was found to have violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by routinely discriminating against non-U.S. citizen workers when checking their permission to work in the United States. This article covers basics to help you properly complete the I-9 form.
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How to handle an assisted living resident that wants to self-discharge.
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Recently, the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Residential Licensing (“DHS”) has started including hyperlinks to the full text of Enforcement documents signed by Licensees on its Care Check website. This includes the Notice of Enforcement letter and Civil Penalties table that are generally mailed to a licensee after they receive an inspection report indicating that the matter has been referred to the Enforcement Team. Settlement Agreements executed following an Informal Settlement Conference are also available via hyperlink.
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Emergency preparedness for assisted living homes.
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Is online CPR really a danger in assisted living?
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The Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County agreed to issue a temporary stay of the Arizona Department of Health's attempt to enforce a "voluntary surrender" of an assisted living license after Pinkowski Law and co-counsel from Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC filed suit to contest the enforcement action as an unconstitutional due process violation, and one that would harm the 10 elderly people with disabilities who live in the home.
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The Arizona Department of Health Services issued a new checklist to help in preparing your Initial Licensing Application. Pinkowski Law recommends that all assisted living providers review their written Policies and Procedures regularly to ensure that they are current and your staff is familiar with them. Also review your state’s licensing agency’s website regularly for postings, such as this new home licensing checklist, to help stay in compliance.
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Arizona has recently changed its regulations regarding screening for tuberculosis (“TB”) in the assisted living home setting, as well as other healthcare institutions that are regulated by the AZ Department of Health (“DHS”). The changes have brought about a lot of questions from assisted living facility owners. This article attempts to answer some FAQs.
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There is a new law in Arizona regarding fingerprint clearance card requirements for assisted living operators. Buying an existing assisted living home? Hiring contractors? Arranging for third transportation services? Know when you have an obligation to run checks or confirm fingerprint clearance status.
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How to submit a Letter of Intent for a Change of Ownership for an assisted living residence in Colorado.
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Pinkowski Law is working to make sure that the assessment of penalties associated with “Immediate Jeopardy” (“IJ”) deficiencies is more objective and fair for Colorado assisted living operators. This blog explains changes under a new Colorado law, upcoming regulatory revisions, and how you can get involved.
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