Footprints Home Care Services, LLC

Originally licensed

First Florida AHCA license date on record for this community. Later inspections and fines appear above as newer events.

MEDICATION - SELF ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONSMedication Practices

MEDICATION

MEDICATION - SELF ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONSMedication Practices. Pursuant to Sections 429.255 and 429.256, F.S., and this rule, licensed facilities may assist with the self-administration or administration of medications to residents in a facility. A resident may not be compelled to take medications but may be counseled in accordance with this rule. (1) SELF ADMINISTERED MEDICATIONS. (a) Residents who are capable of self-administering their medications without assistance must be encouraged and allowed to do so. (b) If facility staff observes health changes that could reasonably be attributed to the improper self-administration of medication, staff must consult with the resident concerning any problems the resident may be experiencing in self-administering the medications. The consultation should describe the services offered by the facility that aid the resident with medication administration through the use of a pill organizer, through providing assistance with self-administration of medications, or through administering medications. The facility must contact the resident ' s health care provider when observable health changes occur that may be attributed to the resident ' s medications. The facility must document such contacts in the resident's records.

Corrected Aug 28, 2014

PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER3) OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL PLANT

PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER3) 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 sleeping area must have at least the following furnishings: 1. A clean, comfortable bed with a mattress no less than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, with the top surface of the mattress at a comfortable height to ensure easy access by the resident; 2. A closet or wardrobe space for hanging clothes; 3. A dresser, chest or other furniture designed for storage of clothing or personal effects; 4. A table or nightstand, bedside lamp or floor lamp, and waste basket; and 5. A comfortable chair, if requested. (c) The facility must maintain master or duplicate keys to resident bedrooms to be used in the event of an emergency. (d) Residents who use portable bedside commodes must be provided with privacy during use. (e) Facilities must make available linens and personal laundry services for residents who require such services. Linens provided by a facility must be free of tears, stains and must not be threadbare.

Corrected Aug 28, 2014