State Guides
From staffing requirements to application of standards of care, there’s no shortage of vital functions to be concerned about when you’re operating a healthcare facility. This is especially true in an assisted living facility which houses residents that may have a wide range of medical…
From staffing requirements to application of standards of care, there’s no shortage of vital functions to be concerned about when you’re operating a healthcare facility. This is especially true in an assisted living facility which houses residents that may have a wide range of medical complications. To add to the challenges, what’s required of your facility can vary by state, with laws changing in each state every year.
But that’s where we can help. Our experienced team understands the challenges facing facilities on the frontline and, based on feedback from administrators and managers like you, we’ve developed a state-by-state guide section covering a range of topics of interest for facilities. Our goal here is to get you quick access to information when you need it most.
State-by-State Guide Overview
The guides in this section cover some of the common issues facing facilities in different states. They’re designed to provide you with a foundation of state-specific knowledge, which can include:
- Facility terminology used in different states.
- Information on key state regulations that may apply.
- Details about the jurisdiction of various state health agencies.
- New rules for assisted living facilities.
- Information on various healthcare processes by state.
- Requirements to issue and maintain a license.
- Tips for how to form and maintain a post-acute care facility in your state.
The goal with our state-by-state guides is to provide you with useful information and key references so that you can chart a path forward for your facility. They were developed by practitioners who understand the challenges first-hand as well as the need for fast, accurate, and actionable information.
How to Use Our Guides
Let this section serve as your facility’s own reference library. Our guides contain links to agency websites and other helpful state resources to shorten the time it takes to get to an answer. These aren’t simply dictionaries of information, but rather a combination of explanations, resources, and key learnings, presented with efficiency in mind.
Use these go-to guides to get a breakdown of state requirements for assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other post-acute care environments so that you can manage your facility with confidence and spend your time doing what you do best – caring for your residents and your staff members.
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