How to Avoid a Notice of Invalid License - Remodeling
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Recent changes to Colorado’s assisted living regulations, specifically 6CCR 1011-1, Chapter 7, have made the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process more appealing as a first option in challenging deficiency findings.
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. Creating a voluntary discharge form for a resident to depart from and end services at an assisted living residence in Colorado should include several key elements to help law enforcement, family members, and government officials understand the particulars of someone’s departure.
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Health Law attorneys, Pinkowski Law & Policy Group, LLC clarify a critical issue regarding the resident capacity requirements for obtaining an assisted living license in Colorado. This article addresses the prevalent confusion surrounding the number of residents allowed before a home or residence requires a license, offering clear, detailed insights. Understand the reasons behind this confusion and learn how to ensure your assisted living facility complies with Colorado's licensing laws. This must-read guide is essential for assisted living operators aiming to avoid legal complications and maintain regulatory compliance
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When is it required to discharge a resident from an Assisted Living Residence (ALR) in Colorado?
Discharging a resident from assisted living is difficult on the resident, their family, and the assisted living staff. It is a sensitive matter requiring careful handling.
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Federal Regs on Noncompete agreements affect assisted living.
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A receivership is a legal process that can protect your assisted living investment from creditors and prevent or repair regulatory problems, while improving service delivery, operations, and finances.
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When stress reaches a boiling point, sometimes complaints are filed against nurses.
Notification of the complaint against a nurse will come from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (“DORA”), Colorado State Board of Nursing. If a complaint is filed against a nurse, understanding the following will help them respond.
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How to buy an assisted living. This week we will be discussing the “Representations and Warranties” section of the typical asset purchase agreement used when buying or selling a residential assisted living home. These are found in the “Agreement” Section of the asset purchase agreement.
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What are “Business Assets?”
Business assets are the tangible and intangible items that a business owns or uses to operate and generate income.
Tangible and intangible items are two categories of business assets. Tangible items are those that have a material existence and can be seen, touched, or measured. Examples of tangible items are furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, licenses, permits, contracts, HR files, resident records, customer lists, goodwill, trademarks, domain names, and trade secrets
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If you are planning to buy or sell an assisted living or group home business, you need a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of the transaction. In earlier blogs have covered the first paragraph and the background sections of the asset purchase agreement. The first of several elements of the Agreement portion of the asset purchase agreement is covered here.
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Here are some typical contingencies that can be found in the real estate contract when also purchasing an RAL.
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What is the difference between a “Background,” “Preamble,” “Recitals,” or “Whereas” sections of a contract in an Asset Purchase Agreement.
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If you are planning to buy or sell an assisted living facility, you need to pay attention to the first paragraph of the purchase and sale agreement. Often overlooked, this paragraph contains essential information about who, exactly, is entering into the agreement. It can affect the rights and obligations of both parties, such as the names of the parties, the effective date.
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Here is a list of a few of the essential pieces of information that you need immediately on hand to help your attorney prepare the asset purchase agreement (aka, “Purchase and Sale Agreement” or “Business Purchase Agreement”) of an assisted living residence.
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