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  • Summary Report Requirements for Quality Improvement and Assurance Activities (PDF) pdf format of qia_summary_report_reqs.pdf doc format of qia_summary_report_reqs.doc

  • Staffing Level Appropriateness Review (PDF) pdf format of qia_staffing_level_review.pdf doc format of qia_staffing_level_review.doc

  • Semi-annual Special Care Residence (SCR) Operations Review (PDF) pdf format of qia_scr_operations_review.pdf doc format of qia_scr_operations_review.doc

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  • Assisted Living Certification Standards Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) pdf format of al_cert_standards_faqs.pdf doc format of al_cert_standards_faqs.doc

  • Certification Procedures and Standards for Assisted Living Residences - 651 CMR-1 (PDF) pdf format of 651cmr_1.pdf doc format of 651cmr_1.doc

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