Why Geriatric Care Managers Should Take ALF Core Training

A number of years ago when I first became a geriatric care manager, I decided to take the CORE training in order to give myself some options if things didn't work out as a care manager. Little did I know that the material learned through my instructor would also serve to make me a better geriatric care manager. Not only did we learn the Florida Statutes and Administrative Code pertaining to licensing and operating an Assisted Living Facility, but I benefited greatly by learning the material about following the Occupancy Cycle which governs the paperwork process for admission into a facility. Up until that point I thought it was similar to renting an apartment and all I had to do was bring my client to the facility with a check on move-in day! Boy, was I wrong. We were taught about age related changes, managing food service in a facility, medications, what is involved in offering personal care to a resident, mental health, Alzheimer's disease, Resident's rights, the Ombudsman program, abuse, neglect, and exploitation, providing stimulating activities, and so much more. Because we practice so independently, learning the State regulations will add a framework for running your practice. Since GCMs basically provide assisted living for our clients in their own homes these regulations remove all ambiguity and offer care managers clear direction when faced with the best course to follow for our clients.

So, if you are a newbie geriatric care manager and feel you could add to YOUR CORE training, get in touch with me at: olga@agooddaughter.com

We are in the process of putting together our calendar for the August schedule. We only teach the CORE training program during the 2 middle weekends of each month. If you would like to learn more, go to: http://olgabrunner.com -- You won't regret it. And you may even have some fun in the process.