What filing storage does an assisted living facility or senior care organization need?

Assisted living facilities maintain resident records including care plans, physician orders, medication administration records (MARs), assessment documentation, incident reports, and financial records. HIPAA protections apply to all resident health information — locked filing is required. State regulations for assisted living facilities typically specify records retention periods — often 5–7 years for resident records. Medication administration records may have even longer retention requirements. Separate, locked filing for resident financial records (banking information, billing) from health records is appropriate. Staff records (certifications, background checks) in separate locked storage. The volume of records in a larger facility may warrant a dedicated records room with lateral filing cabinets for higher capacity. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.