selecting a safe assisted living home
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SELECTING A SAFE ASSISTED LIVING HOME. A guide to help families select the safe living environment their loved ones deserve. INTRODUCTION. This program is sponsored by The Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety through a Homeland Security Grant. OBJECTIVE. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SELECTING A SAFE SELECTING A SAFE ASSISTED LIVING HOMEASSISTED LIVING HOME
A guide to help families select the
safe living environment their
loved ones deserve.
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
This program is sponsored by The Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety through a Homeland Security Grant.
OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE Educate the public on current regulations
pertaining to Assisted Living Homes.
Offer a checklist to help families choose a safe, friendly, and comfortable home for their loved ones.
LICENSURE AND LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION
All Assisted Living Homes are required to be Licensed
License issued by Health Facilities Licensing & Certification / AK. Division of Public Health
Assisted Living Licensing web : site www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/CL/ALL/default.htm
LICENSE CHECK LISTLICENSE CHECK LIST Is it current and displayed? Does Administrator have current state certification? Is the facility a member of a trade or professional
association? Is the facility sponsored by a nonprofit organization? How long has facility been licensed?
FIRST IMPRESSIONFIRST IMPRESSION Location and outward appearance Convenient for visitors, and friends Proximity to shopping, entertainment, and medical
facilities Public Transportation availability and accessibility Clean, courteous, friendly, trained staff Waiting list to get in or frequent vacancies
LIVING AREA AND LIVING AREA AND ACCOMMODATIONSACCOMMODATIONS
Well designed floor plan Facility accommodating to
wheelchairs and walkers Elevators available for those
unable to use stairways Floor materials conducive for safe
walking Good lighting and marked exits
Exit signExit sign
LicenseLicense
Fire AlarmFire Alarm
Security CameraSecurity Camera
Smoke AlarmSmoke Alarm
Fire ExtinguisherFire Extinguisher
Fire SprinklerFire Sprinkler
ACCOMODATIONS (CONT.)ACCOMODATIONS (CONT.)
Clean and odor free Security system and evacuation plan 24-hour emergency response system accessible from
each room (telephone or panic button) Handicap accessible bathrooms Resident cooking facilities Smoking rules and regulations
HEALTH AND PERSONAL HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICESCARE SERVICES
List of available services and who provides them Staff assistance available 24-hours daily Programs for Alzheimer’s, and other dementias How are emergencies handled? Staff assistance for medications and transportation
to medical facilities
STAFF CHECKLISTSTAFF CHECKLIST Facility's staff hiring policies and
procedures Eligibility requirements (references,
criminal background check, certifications) Staff training program and what it entails Timely response to assistance requests
FIRE PREVENTION / FIRE PREVENTION / PROTECTIONPROTECTION
Fire Marshal inspection history Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms installed and
operational Fire Extinguishers properly placed and in service Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Fire escape plan posted at exit of each room Frequent fire evacuation drills Proximity to fire station
SUMMARYSUMMARY Check for license and certifications Appearance and location Trained, courteous staff Safety equipment
For more information contactFor more information contactAssisted Living Licensing (907) 269-3640Assisted Living Licensing (907) 269-3640
Web LinkWeb Link www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/CL/ALL/default.htmwww.hss.state.ak.us/dph/CL/ALL/default.htm
Assisted living home pictures courtesy of North Star Assisted Living Assisted living home pictures courtesy of North Star Assisted Living Phone # (907) 357-2012Phone # (907) 357-2012
OrOrThe Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety (907)746-5062The Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety (907)746-5062
Web LinkWeb Link www.akburny.com