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TEXAS REGULATORY CHANGES URGENT RALNA members in Texas should immediately review the new proposed changes to regarding Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, especially pertaining to Facility Construction. Some of these changes may only be changes in numbering, because the statute governing assisted living is being moved to a different Chapter in the Texas Code. […]
RALNA Regulatory Update April 21, 2021 Read More »
RALNA is always concerned about the comfort, health and safety of RAL residents. However, a “one-size-fits-all” standard simply doesn’t work and creates barriers that reduce access to quality care.
RALNA Update April 13, 2021 Read More »
Oklahoma Are regulatory changes underway in Oklahoma? We received a tip recently that significant changes are underway to the licensing regulation for residential care homes. Changes could include imposing more requirements relating to how the home is designed and built. One option regulators are considering is adopting the 2018 FGI Residential Design Guidelines which, if
RALNA Legislative Update April 8, 2021 Read More »
COVID Liability Waiver Update A number of states have passed or are considering passing legislation to shield certain businesses from liability from claims for injury caused by exposure to COVID-19. Generally, the laws require that the business be in compliance with relevant guidance at the federal, state or local level in order for the protection
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Texas & New Jersey Utilities have been an important and ongoing issue for assisted living providers, legislators, and regulators. There has been extra attention on this issue in Texas recently due to the unplanned for heavy winter storms that created power problems across the state. It is normal for legislators to take action when such
RALNA Legislative Update March 26, 2021 Read More »
New Advisory Boards to Watch Commissions and Advisory Boards are a common tool of choice for legislators when something is important, but they are not sure what to do about it. Many of the advisory boards being considered by the legislators have little or no representation from the assisted living community and have specifically involved
RALNA Legislative update March 15, 2021 Read More »
OREGON ALERT RALNA members in Oregon are advised to watch a new bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Nathanson on March 2, 2021. Oregon H.B. 3345 would require the Department of Human Services to conduct a study of staffing ratios of direct care staff to residents. The purpose of the study is to inform legislative changes
RALNA Legislative update March 3, 2021 Read More »
RALNA members in Arizona are advised to watch a new bill introduced by Senator Nancy Barto. Arizona S.B. 1373 would create an affirmative duty for all licensed health care institutions to provide first aid and CPR to residents, including after a fall. Specifically: There is a liability waiver for an establishment or staff member who
Legislative update March 3, 2021 ARIZONA ALERT Read More »
After disturbing media reports about seniors’ physical and mental health deteriorating due to increased isolation during the pandemic, lawmakers have started to take action. We’re seeing a number of bills that would allow residents of assisted living to designate one essential caregiver who can visit them, regardless of any health order to the contrary. While
One thing legislators love to do is to form task forces to study issues. Given COVID-19’s impact on the elderly population, we’re seeing a number of states form groups to study topics related to senior care. From a task force to study the needs of people with dementia to a council to examine the state
