The Assisted Living Federation of America, a national organization representing companies that operate professionally managed assisted living communities for seniors (and headquartered in Alexandria, VA), is opposed to
When the idea of a national examination for assisted living administrators, was moving too hastily down the track in 2007, Governor Kaine wrote a letter to Secretary Marilyn Tavenner requesting a review of the proposed regulations emanating from the Department of Health and Human Resources.
Unfortunately, the Governor’s letter was largely ignored and today
While studying for the exam (or any exam about assisted living) may have some inherent educational value, there is no evidence that the national examination required by
Seniors in the care of assisted living providers would be better served by executive directors who demonstrated through testing, that they knew, understood, and could apply the 100+ pages of Virginia state regulations that have been promulgated over time to ensure the safety, security and well-being of the seniors in their care.
Richard P. Grimes
President/CEO
Assisted Living Federation of America