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Title: FIRE PREVENTION / PROTECTION. Fire Marshal inspectio


1
SELECTING A SAFE ASSISTED LIVING HOME
  • A guide to help families select the safe living
    environment their loved ones deserve.

2
INTRODUCTION
  • This program is sponsored by The Alaska Division
    of Fire and Life Safety through a Homeland
    Security Grant.

3
OBJECTIVE
  • Educate the public on current regulations
    pertaining to Assisted Living Homes.
  • Offer a checklist to help families choose a safe,
    friendly, and comfortable home for their loved
    ones.

4
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
  • All Assisted Living Homes are required to be
    Licensed
  • License issued by Health Facilities Licensing
    Certification / AK. Division of Public Health
  • Assisted Living Licensing web site
    www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/CL/ALL/default.htm

5
LICENSE CHECK LIST
  • Is it current and displayed?
  • Does Administrator have current state
    certification?
  • Is the facility a member of a trade or
    professional association?
  • Is the facility sponsored by a nonprofit
    organization?
  • How long has facility been licensed?

6
FIRST IMPRESSION
  • Location and outward appearance
  • Convenient for visitors, and friends
  • Proximity to shopping, entertainment, and medical
    facilities
  • Public Transportation availability and
    accessibility
  • Clean, courteous, friendly, trained staff
  • Waiting list to get in or frequent vacancies

7
LIVING AREA AND ACCOMMODATIONS
  • Well designed floor plan
  • Facility accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers
  • Elevators available for those unable to use
    stairways
  • Floor materials conducive for safe walking
  • Good lighting and marked exits

8
Exit sign
Security Camera
Smoke Alarm
Fire Sprinkler
Fire Alarm
License
Fire Extinguisher
9
ACCOMODATIONS (CONT.)
  • Clean and odor free
  • Security system and evacuation plan
  • 24-hour emergency response system accessible from
    each room (telephone or panic button)
  • Handicap accessible bathrooms
  • Resident cooking facilities
  • Smoking rules and regulations

10
HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
  • List of available services and who provides them
  • Staff assistance available 24-hours daily
  • Programs for Alzheimers, and other dementias
  • How are emergencies handled?
  • Staff assistance for medications and
    transportation to medical facilities

11
STAFF CHECKLIST
  • Facility's staff hiring policies and procedures
  • Eligibility requirements (references, criminal
    background check, certifications)
  • Staff training program and what it entails
  • Timely response to assistance requests

12
FIRE PREVENTION / PROTECTION
  • Fire Marshal inspection history
  • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms installed and
    operational
  • Fire Extinguishers properly placed and in service
  • Fire Suppression Sprinkler System
  • Fire escape plan posted at exit of each room
  • Frequent fire evacuation drills
  • Proximity to fire station

13
SUMMARY
  • Check for license and certifications
  • Appearance and location
  • Trained, courteous staff
  • Safety equipment

For more information contact Assisted Living
Licensing (907) 269-3640 Web Link
www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/CL/ALL/default.htm
Or The Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety
(907)746-5062 Web Link www.akburny.com
Assisted living home pictures courtesy of North
Star Assisted Living Phone (907) 357-2012
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