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The Texas Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) is proposing new permanent rules based on lessons learned from the current pandemic. Assisted Living Facilities in Texas must pay attention to these new proposed rules because, if adopted, ALFs will need to update their policies and procedures to comply. The rules have been published for comment […]
RALNA Regulatory Update December 14, 2021 Read More »
Brian Pinkowski, President RAL Owners have a number of challenges that arise primarily because governments focus on industrial health care models for seniors. Governments like to work with giant organizations that look like . . . well that look like government. The result is often regulation and enforcement that fundamentally promotes large-scale senior care operations.
COLORADO ALERT The Colorado State Board of Health meets on December 15, 2021, to discuss changes to 6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 2, General Licensure Standards regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate. RALNA members in Colorado likely recall that the Board held an emergency hearing on August 30, 2021, to determine whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for
RALNA Regulatory Update December 6, 2021 Read More »
Season’s Greetings As the holiday season is upon us and another year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect and take stock of our experiences in 2021. Things may not have gone the way any of us thought they would, but in spite of difficulties and distance from loved ones, this year
December 2021 Newsletter Read More »
OREGON ALERT RALNA members in Oregon may have the opportunity to receive a grant for capital improvements and emergency preparedness. The state authorized $30M to fund the Long-Term Care Capital Improvement and Emergency Preparedness Program which provides financial assistance to long-term care providers that are preparing for, responding to, or recovering from a public health
RALNA Regulatory Update December 1, 2021 Read More »
We Are Your Team Does this phrase sound familiar? “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The truth is, community and teamwork are at the heart of success, and the people we surround ourselves with are a major factor in determining that success. Anyone who has
November 2021 Newsletter Read More »
Texas Rulemaking Alert The Texas Health and Human Services Council has proposed comprehensive rules for Assisted Living Facilities during a contagious disease outbreak, epidemic, or pandemic. Likely as a result of a recent unfortunate event during a natural disaster evacuation, the proposed rules specify that infection control measures must be kept in place even if
RALNA Regulatory Update November 15, 2021 Read More »
California RCFEs with existing internet service must provide at least one computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device that residents can use for videoconferencing. A.B. 665 was signed by the Governor in October 2021 and requires residential facilities serving adults, residential care facilities for persons with chronic life-threatening illness, and residential care facilities for the elderly
RALNA Legislative Update November 5, 2021 Read More »
Brian Pinkowski, President The 2021 RAL National Convention has come to an end and many of us have come to learn of the passing of Gene Guarino, the great light of residential assisted living. For those of us that knew Gene, and those of us inspired by his vision to improve and expand residential assisted
Gene Guarino: Commitment to Quality, Persistence, Acceptance of Others Read More »
Minnesota Minnesota S.F. 1098 is a workforce and business development bill. Among other things, this bill designates staff working in a housing with services establishment licensed under 144D and 144G as essential workers. As such, they would be entitled to certain benefits, including emergency paid sick leave due to symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19
RALNA Legislative/Regulatory Update October 21, 2021 Read More »
