Florida Assisted Living Requirements
State-specific requirements, guidelines, and resources for Assisted Living in Florida
Florida
2-hour preservice orientation before resident contact; about 5 more in-service hours within 30 days for direct care staff; 26-hour core training for administrators
Training Hours Required
Administrators/managers: 12 hours every 2 years; medication aides: 2 hours a year
Continuing Education
Administrators and managers must pass the core competency test (75%) within 3 months
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Overview
Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration licenses assisted living facilities, and staff training rules are in Fla. Admin. Code 59A-36.011 and section 429.52, Florida Statutes. New employees complete a 2-hour preservice orientation before they interact with residents. Direct care staff then finish a set of short in-services within 30 days. Administrators and managers complete 26 hours of core training and pass a competency test, then keep up 12 hours of continuing education every two years.
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Training Requirements
Initial Training Topics
- Resident rights
- Infection control and universal precautions
- Adverse incident reporting and emergency procedures
- Recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect and exploitation
- Resident behavior and needs; ADL assistance
- Elopement response
- HIV/AIDS (one time)
- Do Not Resuscitate Orders policy
- Safe food handling (food service staff)
Renewal Process
Administrators and managers renew through 12 hours of CE every 2 years; if they lapse, they must retake core training and the test. Medication aides complete 2 hours every year. Extra training applies to ECC, limited mental health and Alzheimer's special-care settings. A staff member with current First Aid and CPR must be on site at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hurricane preparedness training is required?
Florida requires specialized training on supporting residents during hurricanes, including evacuation procedures, emergency communication plans, and post-storm support strategies.
What is a Level 2 background screening?
Level 2 background screening is an extensive check that includes fingerprinting and checking against Florida and FBI criminal databases, as well as screening against abuse and domestic violence registries.
Are there different requirements for different types of facilities?
Yes, Florida has different requirements for Standard Assisted Living Facilities and Extended Congregate Care facilities, with the latter requiring additional medical oversight and nursing services.
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