When most people hear the word elopement, their minds immediately jump to excited newlyweds. But if you work in caring for the elderly, elopement probably has a different connotation for you. At a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), elopement is decidedly not a happy occasion. Instead, it’s a major risk. Risks all around:…
Emergency preparedness used to have its time and place. People might have prepped before Y2K. Homeowners along the Florida coastline knew to get ready before the start of each hurricane season. Here in California, we used to brace ourselves during the wildfire season each summer. But disasters seem to strike around the clock now. California…
If you own a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and you want to grow your business, you have options. But if you want to stay under California’s more forgiving rules for small RCFEs (six beds or fewer), your best option is typically to open up a second location. A new facility allows you…
People move into your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with expectations. Specifically, they expect your staff to be able to provide the level of care they need. The same is true for any family members involved in their decision to live at your facility. Before choosing your RCFE, they probably look closely at…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably hearing a lot (maybe even more than you care to) about AI. But there’s a huge gap between what AI proponents are promising and what businesses are actually accomplishing. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) are no exception. AI could be transforming your business, but…
We recently talked about how security cameras can be a double-edged sword for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). On the one hand, they can lower risk by giving you a clear picture of what happened. On the other, recording people without their permission can introduce new threats. Security cameras are just one example…
Five years ago, we published an article titled, “Three Reasons RCFEs Shouldn’t Provide Transportation to Residents.” Why do we feel so strongly? The liability alone could end up costing you major amounts of money. (The liability insurance policy you have in place likely only covers incidents on your property.) On top of that, we pointed…
You want to keep your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) secure. Security cameras can help you there. After all, they have “security” in the name. It’s certainly true that camera surveillance can mitigate risks for RCFEs. But it’s also true that establishing a camera monitoring system introduces new risks. That means security cameras…
When you run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), preventing lawsuits is a pressing concern. You’re probably doing what you can to make sure your staff is aware of the care the state requires. You might have invested in risk mitigation tools like anti-slip mats. Any way you can find to lower your…
Opening a new Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) requires a lot. You need to find the right property and the right staff. You need to think about how to differentiate yourself from the competition. You need to establish strong resident contracts and processes for care. With so many moving pieces, insurance might feel…