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…
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,…
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…
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…
When you run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), resident safety is a top priority. You’re not alone in that. State agencies also want to make sure you can keep your residents safe. As a result, the California Building Code (CBC) and California Fire Code (CFC) include specific regulations around fire safety. State…
When you think about the risks that come with running a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), they probably center on the health and safety of residents. External factors can also introduce other risks, though. As an RCFE owner or manager, thinking through your facility’s different exposures helps you defend against issues. With that…
When you run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you fill your life with equal parts reward and risk. Providing care for aging people who need it often provides a sense of purpose. Plus, there’s the job security as people will always get older and need support. At the same time, though, operating…