Eldercare Training Academy

Attached please find the most recent CCLD adult and Senior Care Update Winter 2013 Spring 2013

Eldercare Training Academy has scheduled two days of continuing education classes for RCFE/ARF CEU in Long Beach Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2 2013. Saturday June 1st, Laura Ferrall will review with student’s chaptered legislation for 2012 impacting residential care as well the most current regulatory updates and other pertinent information to operate your facility. In addition, Laura will review labor law and staff scheduling as well as health [...]

Eldercare Training Academy has scheduled two days of continuing education classes for RCFE/ARF CEU in Irvine Saturday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 24th  2013. Saturday, February 23rd, Sharmone La Rose brings to students a Resident Life Engagement training program which includes meaningful resident activity including the latest techniques for improving memory. The training will also address activity programs for residents [...]

Eldercare Training Academy’s has launched a comprehensive regulatory update service which meets requirements per Health and Safety Code 1569.55.   Subscribers  will have direct and immediate access to download regulatory and legislative changes impacting residential care as well as current and relevant resources and  information. Subscribers will be notified  each time new information is posted on [...]

CCLD Adult and Senior Care Regional Offices are each hosting a “meet and greet” this month to provide attendees with an opportunity to learn how the reorganization has impacted each Branch office throughout the state. You will need to RSVP to the Regional office you would like to attend:   Southern California Adult and Senior Care: [...]

The Department of Social Services has recently published the Spring Adult and Senior Care update 2012. Join us in an upcoming continuing education class to discuss this update and other pertinent information impacting residential care facilities. Adult and Senior Care Update Spring 2012

Legislation enacted in 2011 that impacts Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) includes: Assembly Bill (AB) 313, Senate Bill (SB) 74, and Senate Bill (SB) 897. AB 313 requires the licensee of a RCFE to provide written notification within 10 days to the resident, the resident’s responsible party (if any), and the local long-term [...]

California State Senator Joe Simitian’s bill SB1329 would expand the California Drug Donation Law to includes RCFE’s.   SB 1329 will: Enable additional health facilities (including RCFE’s) to safely donate unused medication Allow non-profit clinics to receive donated medication For more information on SB1329 http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/Bills/SB_1329/20112012/

The Department of Social Services has recently published the Winter Adult and Senior Care update 2012.    Join us in an upcoming continuing education class to discuss this update and other pertinent information impacting residential care facilities.  Adult and Senior Care Update Winter 2012

        Non-ambulatory person Title 22, Chapter 6 Division 8 defines “non-ambulatory person” as “a person who is unable to leave a building unassisted under emergency conditions.” This includes “persons who depend upon mechanical aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs.”  It also includes “persons who are unable to respond physically or mentally to oral instructions [...]