Florida Assisted Living Facilities Practice Exam

True or False: Bed hold policies are required in contracts for ALFs with a licensed bed capacity of 16 or fewer.

1. True

2. False

3. Only if specified by the resident

4. Only for Medicaid patients

The correct answer is: False

The assertion is false because, according to Florida statutes, bed hold policies are not specifically mandated for assisted living facilities (ALFs) with a licensed bed capacity of 16 or fewer. For facilities of this size, while it may be standard practice to have some sort of bed hold policy, it is not a regulatory requirement that must be included in every contract. Facilities with larger licensed capacities may have stricter requirements regarding bed hold policies, particularly for residents who may be temporarily absent due to hospitalization or other reasons. Thus, it is important for smaller ALFs to understand that while they may adopt such policies for their operational needs, they are not obligated by law to include them in contracts with residents. This clarification underscores the variability in requirements based on the size of the facility, which can inform best practices for contract management in assisted living settings.