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…
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…
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…
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…
When you manage a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), happy, healthy residents are one of your top priorities. That doesn’t have to be completely altruistic, either. When the people who live on-site are doing well, they need less from your team. These residents help to keep your risk lower, too. In the pursuit…
As property insurance has changed in the face of wildfires, most California residents know that outside forces can transform coverage. Sometimes, the factors that drive change aren’t as publicized as major natural disasters, though. If you own a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), it behooves you to keep a finger on the pulse…
When you run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you want to provide your residents with what they need. That doesn’t mean that you can do it all, though. Third-party providers can help you give access to the required care without overextending your payroll — or overexposing yourself from a liability perspective. Still,…
Your team can’t know what they don’t know. That’s why it’s your job to keep them informed. At a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), offering training on risk awareness makes a big difference. Obviously, this kind of training lowers your likelihood of citations. It also helps you keep your residents safer. And that…
Work smarter, not harder. It’s an old adage that still rings true today. That’s particularly true when you run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which requires you to split your focus in a myriad of directions. Third-party vendors can seem like a perfect solution. By hiring a company that specializes in an…