Posted: February 6, 2020
The new tool has been officially rolled out, and the CCLD encourages RCFEs to be familiar with the tool and process. The CCLD Inspection Process Project website includes details about the new tool for the Adult and Senior Care portion. Below is a summary of the inspection tool development methodology and the tool’s senior care domains.
Posted: January 5, 2020
Firearms regulations are coming! CDSS has yet to update the General Licensing Requirements, but the Health and Safety code changes from SB-172 gives us a good idea of what to expect in the coming months. This new law is also known as the “Keep Our Seniors Safe Act.”
Posted: January 5, 2020
Sensitivity to the aging Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community (LGBT) is part of the RCFE Core of Knowledge. The LGBT community has seen significant gains in civil rights and consequently, more older adults identifying as LGBT. An estimated 2.4 million adults over the age of 65 identify as LGBT, and this number is expected to double by 2030. This article focuses on considerations for caring for this growing population of older adults.
Posted: January 5, 2020
Quality Measure 9: Specialty Care – Ensuring that facilities provide safe and responsible specialty care.
Posted: November 3, 2019
Thank you everyone for coming to the October 2019 Workgroup Advisory Meeting! We had a great turnout! We'll see everyone in a couple months at our next event!
Posted: October 18, 2019
Please come to our new, revamped Advisory Workgroup Meeting on October 30th!
Attendees Receive:
Posted: June 25, 2019
The June 2019 edition of the Choose Well Times features an article written by Michelle Retzer, licensee of Renown Suites, St. Andrews Suites, and Victoria Estates. She shares her journey from McDonald's franchisee to successful RCFE owner. You'll also find an article on helping your residents get a better night's sleep, how to reduce resident anxiety with a sheet of bubble wrap, and links to important new Provider Information Notices (PINs) issued by CCLD. Because summer is here, days will be getting hotter; the 2019 List of Cool Zones will help you find one near you - just in case your facility exceeds the comfortable temperature allowed by Title 22. We have two versions of the newsletter for you: one to read on screen, with clickable links, and a second one that is printable. And thank you for reading the Choose Well Times.
Posted: June 10, 2019
Nowadays, families are inundated with mailers and advertisements for local assisted living options. Families can also do a decent amount of research on assisted living using the internet. These brochures and searches give families the general scope of services assisted living facilities provide—assistance with meals, housekeeping, bathing, activities, reminders, etc.
Posted: May 1, 2019
Dental care for RCFE residents is not spelled out in Title 22,. It is mentioned as part of Article 8, Section 87464, Basic Services which states facilities shall include, at a minimum, arrangements to meet the requirements of Section 87465, Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services. Section 87465 offers a bit more detail stating facilities shall have a plan to encourage routine dental care and shall provide assistance in obtaining such care. But exactly how facilities encourage and provide assistance is up to you and your staff. This article offers some helpful tips from the dental community to freshen up your approach.
Posted: April 1, 2019
As people age, it becomes more difficult to drive. Vision, mobility, and mental capacity decline. Also, the side effects of some medications may create problems. But many older adults do not want to stop driving. Some see it as a significant loss. Others may see it as a threat to their well-being. There may be truth to this. Some research shows that when older adults stop driving, they experience lower life satisfaction, depression, and a decline in their general health (Liddle, 2012) (Marottoli, 1997) (Edwards, 2009).
