Newbies - New to the Business

Hi,

If you are thinking of getting into the residential care or assisted living business for elderly, developmentally disabled or group homes for troubled teens, we can help. The demand for care in the least restrictive environment is upon us. The need for RCFE - residential care homes for the elderly, also called assisted living - ALF is rising. With the baby boomers starting to need care, it is predicted that there will not be enough care homes to meet their needs.

Below is a list of free ProvidersWeb documents to help you get started. We also help facilities get licensed for a very reasonable fee. For more assistance call us toll free at 1-866-pw-caren.

~The ProvidersWeb Service Team

Getting Into Business
Free document designed to help those interested in starting a care facility business.  This document is a general overview of the process of starting a RCFE, RCF, ALF, assisted living facility, residential care facility type business.

Where to Start Links to forms and information to assist a residential care facility currently in business more effectively use ProvidersWeb. The basic staff training and management areas are cover. The training and management practices can be utilize by all types of care facilities, including RCFEs, RCFs, GH-MI, GH-DD, AFC and others.

Dementia Care Program Check Off A check off list to insure that your facility is completing and/or using the Dementia Care Program correctly.

Bookkeeping and Accounting Overview
Overview of the bookkeeping and accounting section of the Business Manual.

Business Legal Basics
General legal basics for your business.

Form SS-4
Government form used to obtain an employer identification number.
 
Pre-Licensing Requirements
Pre-Licensing Table of Contents

The SBA Business Plan
Link to the SBA business plan and overview.

Business Legal Basics
General legal basics for your business.

The A to Z Admission Process
Care facility management requires certain information be obtained when a resident is admitted, this information is required by state law. This article addresses the process for admitting a resident from A to Z.

Assessing Basic Mental Traits
This article addresses the importance of assessing residents' basic mental traits prior to admission in a Care Facility.

Care Service Incontinency Handbook TOC
Table of Contents for the Care Service Incontinency Handbook.

ADL Care Services
OSHAs Illness and Injury Guidelines for ADLs

ProvidersWeb's "Record Review" Forms TOC
Table of contents of ProvidersWeb's "Record Review" Forms eBook.

Diabetic Care
This document has information on what to look for when accepting a diabetic resident. Many useful links and general information about Diabetic care.

Fair Labor Standards Act
Information about the Fair Labor Standards Act, with many useful links.

Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act
Brief overview adapted from the Department of Labor regarding wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
                                                                  
State Payroll Withholding
Links to the compiled information for each states payroll withholding information.

Federal OSHA Non-Reportable First Aid Treatments
List of first aid treatments that you are not required to report to OSHA.

Form W-9
Government form to be used for independent contractors which includes their social security number or employer identification number.
 
Form W-4
Government form for employee's to complete which includes their filing status and number of exemptions claimed.

Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9)
Government form used to verify an employee's eligibility to work in this country.

Overtime Pay Requirements of the FLSA
Source: US Department of Labor

What is Foodborne Illness?
Bacteria that cause disease are called pathogens. When certain pathogens enter the food supply, they can cause foodborne illness. Most cases of foodborne illness can be prevented.

 Food Service Requirements
Article regarding Food Service Requirements recommended by the Food and Drug Administration.

The Food Portion Guide
Chart of serving sizes, daily serving requirements, what counts a a serving and selection tips.