glamour

Hello to everyone out there. Please can somebody enlighten me on what is the difference of rules, regulations, clinical and nursing care of a locked-in memory care unit, in an ALF setting compared to a SNF or long-term care setting. I really want to know the difference as I am going to be managing a memory care in an ALF setting in my new job. All input will be much appreciated. Thank you and warm regards to all! Looking forward to all your experienced answers. Glamour

dear mjlrn97 thank you very much for such an informative answer.its much appreciated. just to let you know ,i went to get all the new hire paperwork filled out today and also took a tour of the facility. the administrator said that she just cannot wait for me to start which is in a weeks time. i was shown my office and it looks a mess, with everything lying everywhere,but i guess its also because the place did not have a rcd for a long time,lots of others have been in there trying to fill out. is it possible to tell me were to start when i eventually get to that office in a weeks time. the administrator was not able to tell me much ,cos she says that she is not a nurse, the others are all cnas and med techs!!!! she is sending me to another facility for 2 days to learn the computer input stuff, as well as the companys policies. if anyone else can help me prepare for this start ,i would appreciate. regards glamour

I am an RN in Florida. I have just been hired as a Resident care Director in a 70 Bed ALF and 17 Bed Alzhiemers unit. I have worked all shifts in long term care and been in in the supervisory capacity ,but never in management. This facility was looking for a nurse with good clinical skills and they are willing to train me in management. I have been an RN for 15 years . I am a little anxious, as I not familiar with the florida state and federal regs and I dont know what to expect in this position. If anyone has been or is in in this kind of position ,I would appreciate your guidance and enlightment on what being an ALF RESIDENT CARE DIRECTOR is all about.I will appreciate help from anyone ,and also if anyone knows some websites that will help me!!!!! Thank you Glamour