San Judas Home For ElderlyDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record

1. Feb 28, 2017Class IIIahca

   ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY429.26

   ADMISSIONS

   ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY429.26 (1) The owner or administrator of a facility is responsible for determining the appropriateness of admission of an individual to the facility and for determining the continued appropriateness of residence of an individual in the facility. A determination shall be based upon an assessment of the strengths, needs, and preferences of the resident, the care and services offered or arranged for by the facility in accordance with facility policy, and any limitations in law or rule related to admission criteria or continued residency for the type of license held by the facility under this part. A resident may not be moved from one facility to another without consultation with and agreement from the resident or, if applicable, the resident ' s representative or designee or the resident ' s family, guardian, surrogate, or attorney in fact. In the case of a resident who has been placed by the department or the Department of Children and Families, the administrator must notify the appropriate contact person in the applicable department. (9) A terminally ill resident who no longer meets the criteria for continued residency may remain in the facility if the arrangement is mutually agreeable to the resident and the facility; additional care is rendered through a licensed hospice, and the resident is under the care of a physician who agrees that the physical needs of the resident are being met. 58A-5.0181 (4) CONTINUED RESIDENCY. Except as follows in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this subsection, criteria for continued residency in any licensed facility must be the same as the criteria for admission. As part of the continued residency criteria, a resident must have a face-to-face medical examination by a health care provider at least every 3 years after the initial assessment, or after a significant change, whichever comes first. A significant change is defined in Rule 58A-5.0131, F.A.C. The results of the examination must be recorded on AHCA Form 1823, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph (2)(b) of this rule. The form must be completed in accordance with that paragraph. (a) The resident may be bedridden for up to 7 consecutive days. (b) A resident requiring care of a stage 2 pressure sore may be retained provided that: 1. The resident contracts directly with a licensed home health agency or a nurse to provide care, or the facility has a limited nursing services license and services are provided pursuant to a plan of care issued by a health care provider; 2. The condition is documented in the resident ' s record; and 3. If the resident ' s condition fails to improve within 30 days, as documented by a health care provider, the resident must be discharged from the facility. (c) A terminally ill resident who no longer meets the criteria for continued residency may continue to reside in the facility if the following conditions are met: 1. The resident qualifies for, is admitted to, and consents to the services of a licensed hospice that coordinates and ensures the provision of any additional care and services that may be needed; 2. Continued residency is agreeable to the resident and the facility; 3. An interdisciplinary care plan, which specifies the services being provided by hospice and those being provided by the facility, is developed and implemented by a licensed hospice in consultation with the facility; and 4. Documentation of the requirements of this paragraph is maintained in the resident ' s file. (d) The administrator is responsible for monitoring the continued appropriateness of placement of a resident in the facility at all times. (e) A hospice resident that meets the qualifications of continued residency pursuant to this subsection may only receive services from the assisted living facility ' s staff within the scope of the facility ' s license. (f) Assisted living facility staff may provide any nursing service permitted under the facility ' s license and total help with the activities of dai

   Corrected May 4, 2017

2. Feb 28, 2017Class IIIahca

   STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS429.176 Notice of change of administrator.-If, during t

   STAFFING STANDARDS

   STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS429.176 Notice of change of administrator.-If, during the period for which a license is issued, the owner changes administrators, the owner must notify the agency of the change within 10 days and provide documentation within 90 days that the new administrator has completed the applicable core educational requirements under s. 429.52. 58A-5.019 Staffing Standards. (1) ADMINISTRATORS. Every facility must be under the supervision of an administrator who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facility including the management of all staff and the provision of appropriate care to all residents as required by Part II, Chapter 408, F.S., Part I, Chapter 429, F.S., Rule Chapter 59A-35, F.A.C., and this rule chapter. (a) An administrator must: 1. Be at least 21 years of age; 2. If employed on or after October 30, 1995, have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or G.E.D.; 3. Be in compliance with Level 2 background screening requirements pursuant to Sections 408.809 and 429.174, F.S.; and 4. Complete the core training and core competency test requirements pursuant to Rule 58A-5.0191, F.A.C., no later than 90 days after becoming employed as a facility administrator. Individuals who have successfully completed these requirements before December 1, 2014, are not required to take either the 40 hour core training or test unless specified elsewhere in this rule. Administrators who attended core training prior to July 1, 1997, are not required to take the competency test unless specified elsewhere in this rule. 5. Satisfy the continuing education requirements pursuant to Rule 58A-5.0191, F.A.C. Administrators who are not in compliance with these requirements must retake the core training and core competency test requirements in effect on the date the non-compliance is discovered by the agency or the department. (b) In the event of extenuating circumstances, such as the death of a facility administrator, the agency may permit an individual who otherwise has not satisfied the training requirements of subparagraphs (1)(a)4. of this rule to temporarily serve as the facility administrator for a period not to exceed 90 days. During the 90 day period, the individual temporarily serving as facility administrator must: 1. Complete the core training and core competency test requirements pursuant to Rule 58A-5.0191, F.A.C.; and 2. Complete all additional training requirements if the facility maintains licensure as an extended congregate care or limited mental health facility. (c) Administrators may supervise a maximum of either three assisted living facilities or a group of facilities on a single campus providing housing and health care Administrators who supervise more than one facility must appoint in writing a separate manager for each facility. However, an administrator supervising a maximum of three assisted living facilities, each licensed for 16 or fewer beds and all within a 15 mile radius of each other, is only required to appoint two managers to assist in the operation and maintenance of those facilities. (d) An individual serving as a manager must satisfy the same qualifications, background screening, core training and competency test requirements, and continuing education requirements of an administrator pursuant to paragraph (1)(a) of this rule. Managers who attended the core training program prior to July 1, 1997, are not required to take the competency test unless specified elsewhere in this rule. In addition, a manager may not serve as a manager of more than a single facility, except as provided in paragraph (1)(c) of this rule, and may not simultaneously serve as an administrator of any other facility. (e) Pursuant to Section 429.176, F.S., facility owners must notify the Agency Central Office within 10 days of a change in facility administrator on the Notification of Change of Administrator form, AHCA Form 3180-1006, May 2013, which is incorporated by reference and available online at: http://www.f

   Corrected May 4, 2017

3. Feb 28, 2017Class IIIahca

   PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER

   PHYSICAL PLANT

   PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER(3) 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 May 4, 2017

4. Feb 10, 2003License milestoneahca

   Originally licensed

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

AHCA deficiency types explained

Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).

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