FIRE PREVENTION / PROTECTION. Fire Marshal inspectio

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SELECTING A SAFE ASSISTED LIVING HOME

• A guide to help families select the safe living
  environment their loved ones deserve.

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INTRODUCTION

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

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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.

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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Exit sign
Security Camera
Smoke Alarm
Fire Sprinkler
Fire Alarm
License
Fire Extinguisher
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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

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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

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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

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SUMMARY

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

For more information contact Assisted Living
Licensing [phone] Web Link
www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/CL/ALL/default.htm
Or The Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety
[phone] Web Link www.akburny.com
Assisted living home pictures courtesy of North
Star Assisted Living Phone [phone]