Colorado Board of Health Approves Revised ALR Licensure Rules

The Colorado Board of Health has approved revised Chapter 7 assisted living residence (ALR) licensure rules . The new rules include several changes for ALRs, such as requirements for CPR, first aid, and lift assistance; implementation of the Facility Guideline Institute (FGI) standards for new construction and renovations; additional staff training; and revisions to the secure environment section. The approved rules also include a minimum qualification for administrators, which was changed from previous versions, and require administrators to have a high school diploma, be 21 years of age, and have at least one year of experience supervising the delivery of personal care services that include activities of daily living.