Beyond the Sky Solutions, LLC.

09/10/2025

September 2025 is National Su***de Prevention Month.
Did you know that sometimes suicidal ideation or su***de attempts are experienced by those facing a mental illness, such as an anxiety disorder? Join us this weekend as we discuss dealing with anxiety and much more to obtain your 20 hours of ARF & RCFE CEUs.

Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams – CEUs for ARF & RCFE
September 13 @ 8:00 am – September 14 @ 6:30 pm

Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Saturday, September 13. 2025
Program H

8:00 am – 4:30 pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (8 hours)

Dementia Care: Behavior Management

RCFE #433-0811-37697 ARF #433-0804-37695

Core of Knowledge: RCFE 11-Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Core of Knowledge: ARF 04-Psychosocial Needs

4:30 pm –6:30 pm (2 hours)

Dealing with Anxiety as a Professional Caregiver

RCFE #433-0204-37698 ARF #433-0204-37696

Core of Knowledge: 04-Psychosocial Needs

Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Program J

8:00am–12:00 pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)

Understanding Physical Needs Delivery of Residents

RCFE #433-0406-35720 ARF #433-0406-35719

Core of Knowledge: 06-Physical Needs

12:30pm-2:30pm (2 hours)

Disruptive Behavior in Long Term Care

RCFE #433-0204-36945 ARF #433-0204-36944

Core of Knowledge: 04-Psychosocial Needs

2:30pm-6:30pm (4-hours)

Nutrition & Food Services Regulations

RCFE #433-0401-37411 ARF #433-0401-37412

Core of Knowledge: 01-Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Register Here:
https://btss.co/calendar/live-streaming-microsoft-teams-ceus-for-arf-rcfe-25/

09/01/2025

Our Founder, Jatana Williams, will be presenting at the 13th Annual Brain Health Forum this week. Free registration
https://sddementia.org/sddc_brain_health_forum/

08/22/2025

Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams: Saturday, August 23, 2025

Program G

8:00am-12:00pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)

Dementia Care: Communicating with Residents & Families

RCFE #433-0411-35016 ARF #433-0404-35015

Core of Knowledge: RCFE 11-Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Core of Knowledge: ARF 04-Psychosocial Needs

12:30pm-4:30pm (4 hours)

Abuse & Mandated Reporting

RCFE #433-0401-34071 ARF #433-0401-34971

Core of Knowledge: 01-Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

4:30pm-6:30pm (2 hours)

The Impressions: Converts Tours into Move-ins

RCFE #433-0208-28673 ARF #433-0208-28674

Core of Knowledge: 08-Resident admission, retention & assessment procedures

Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Sunday, August 24, 2025

Program C

8:00am-12:00pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)

Living Beyond Dementia: Implications for Empathic Care

RCFE #433-0411-33959 ARF #433-0404-33958

Core of Knowledge: RCFE 11-Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Core of Knowledge: ARF 04-Psychosocial Needs

12:30pm-3:30pm (3 hours)

Powerful Communication in the Care Setting

RCFE #433-0303-36611 ARF #433-0303-36612

Core of Knowledge: 03-Management & Supervision

3:30pm-6:30pm (3 hours)

Dealing with Grief as A Professional Caregiver

RCFE #433-0304-35724 ARF #433-0304-35723

Core of Knowledge: 04-Psychosocial Needs

08/13/2025

Hello ARF & RCFE Administrator/Owners,

Are you prepared for disasters? Is your emergency plan a feasible plan for your facility, or did you fill it out just to complete it? Let's be honest, California is a blaze! You MUST BE Prepared, NOT Paranoid!

Join us this weekend for CEUs to help you think through your plan.
www.btss.co/calendar

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/08/11/jqjp-a11.html

The Canyon Fire sounds the alarm that austerity cuts, climate change, and political neglect continue unchecked, fueling more frequent and destructive wildfires with devastating consequences for working class communities.

08/09/2025

Join us at this worthy event supporting seniors in need of care and support!

08/06/2025

During this weekend, we will discuss how to keep your documents to avoid being shut down!

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/07/22/owners-of-broward-assisted-living-home-rack-up-40000-in-fines-board-says/

Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams – CEU for ARF & RCFE
September 20 @ 8:00 am – September 21 @ 6:30 pm
Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Program F

8:00am-12:00pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)
Parkinson’s Disease: Implications for Empathic Care
Course Approvals: RCFE #433-0404-34387 ARF #433-0404-34386
Core of Knowledge: RCFE 04-Psychosocial Needs

12:30pm-3:30pm (3 hours)
The Spiritual Root to Caregiving
RCFE #433-0304-33887 ARF #433-0304-33886
Core of Knowledge: 04-Psychosocial Needs

3:30pm-6:30pm (3 hours)
Conflict Resolution in the Care Setting
RCFE #433-0303-34845 ARF #433-0303-34844
Core of Knowledge: 03-Management, Supervision & Training of Staff

Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Program I
8:00am–12:00 pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)
Personnel Records, Requirements & Duties
RCFE #433-0403-36913 ARF #433-0403-36914
Core of Knowledge: 03-Management & Supervision
12:30pm-2:30pm (2 hours)

Maintenance, Building and Grounds
RCFE #433-0116-36613 ARF #433-0202-36629
Core of Knowledge: RCFE16-Managing the Physical Environment
Core of Knowledge: ARF 02-Business Operations

2:30pm-6:30pm (4 hours)
Dementia Care: Regulations
RCFE #433-0401-36167 ARF #433-0401-36168
Core of Knowledge: 01-Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
https://btss.co/calendar/live-streaming-microsoft-teams-ceu-for-arf-rcfe-3/

The owners of an assisted living home accused of removing all of its residents to convert to luxury apartments have now racked up $40,000 in fines over the renovations, Fort Lauderdale code enforce…

08/06/2025

During this weekend, we will review how to provide compliant food service while watching your budget.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BXxIlD-U0A
Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams – CEUs for ARF & RCFE
September 13 @ 8:00 am – September 14 @ 6:30 pm
Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Saturday, September 13. 2025

Program H
8:00 am – 4:30 pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (8 hours)
Dementia Care: Behavior Management
During this weekend, we will review how to be in compliance with food service and manage your cost.

RCFE #433-0811-37697 ARF #433-0804-37695
Core of Knowledge: RCFE 11-Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Core of Knowledge: ARF 04-Psychosocial Needs

4:30 pm –6:30 pm (2 hours)
Dealing with Anxiety as a Professional Caregiver
RCFE #433-0204-37698 ARF #433-0204-37696
Core of Knowledge: 04-Psychosocial Needs

Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Program J
8:00am–12:00 pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)
Understanding Physical Needs Delivery of Residents
RCFE #433-0406-35720 ARF #433-0406-35719
Core of Knowledge: 06-Physical Needs

12:30pm-2:30pm (2 hours)
Disruptive Behavior in Long-Term Care
RCFE #433-0204-36945 ARF #433-0204-36944
Core of Knowledge: 04-Psychosocial Needs

2:30pm-6:30pm (4 hours)
Nutrition & Food Services Regulations
RCFE #433-0401-37411 ARF #433-0401-37412
Core of Knowledge: 01-Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Register Here:
https://btss.co/calendar/live-streaming-microsoft-teams-ceus-for-arf-rcfe-25/

As more California seniors fall into poverty, many are struggling to get the nutrition they need. For 50 years, the state’s Department of Aging has worked to...

08/06/2025

During this weekend, we will review how to detect abuse and report it correctly.
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/07/21/ag-upstate-caregiver-charged-with-beating-resident-senior-living-facility/

Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams – CEU ARF & RCFE
August 23 @ 8:00 am – August 24 @ 6:30 pm
Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams: Saturday, August 23, 2025

Program G

8:00am-12:00pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)
Dementia Care: Communicating with Residents & Families
RCFE #433-0411-35016 ARF #433-0404-35015
Core of Knowledge: RCFE 11-Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Core of Knowledge: ARF 04-Psychosocial Needs

12:30pm-4:30pm (4 hours)
Abuse & Mandated Reporting
RCFE #433-0401-34071 ARF #433-0401-34971
Core of Knowledge: 01-Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
4:30pm-6:30pm (2 hours)
The Impressions: Converts Tours into Move-ins
RCFE #433-0208-28673 ARF #433-0208-28674
Core of Knowledge: 08-Resident admission, retention & assessment procedures

Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Program C
8:00am-12:00pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)
Living Beyond Dementia: Implications for Empathic Care
RCFE #433-0411-33959 ARF #433-0404-33958
Core of Knowledge: RCFE 11-Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Core of Knowledge: ARF 04-Psychosocial Needs
12:30pm-3:30pm (3 hours)
Powerful Communication in the Care Setting
RCFE #433-0303-36611 ARF #433-0303-36612
Core of Knowledge: 03-Management & Supervision

3:30pm-6:30pm (3 hours)
Dealing with Grief as A Professional Caregiver
RCFE #433-0304-35724 ARF #433-0304-35723
Core of Knowledge: 04-Psychosocial Needs

https://btss.co/calendar/20-hour-ceu-arf-rcfe-administrators-2/

Officials said the caregiver hit the resident in the head, face and nose.

08/05/2025

During this weekend, we will review detailed information for your emergency planning... JOIN US! https://www.10news.com/news/dozens-evacuate-due-to-fire-at-encinitas-assisted-living-facility

Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams – CEUs for ARF & RCFE
August 15 @ 8:00 am – August 16 @ 6:30 pm
Live Streaming-Microsoft Teams: Friday, August 15, 2025
Program A
8:00am-12pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)
Best Practices for Family Communication & Engagement
RCFE #433-0404-35722 ARF #433-0404-35721
Core of Knowledge: 04-Psychosocial Needs
12:30pm-2:30pm (2 hours)
Allowable, Restricted & Prohibited Conditions
RCFE #433-0208-35717 ARF #433-0208-35718
Core of Knowledge: 08–Resident admission, retention & assessment procedures
2:30pm-6:30pm (4 hours)
Laws & Regulations of Resident Rights
RCFE #433-0401-28147 ARF #433-0401-28833
Core of Knowledge: 01-Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Program B
8:00am-11:00am (3 hours)
LIC610 Emergency and Disaster Plan
RCFE #433-0316-38182 ARF #433-0305-38179
Core of Knowledge: 16-Managing the Physical Environment
Core of Knowledge: 05-Community and Support Services
11:00am-6:30pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (7 hours)
Addressing Areas of Neglect in Direct Care
RCFE #433-0706-34210 ARF #433-0706-34287
Core of Knowledge: 06–Physical Needs
https://btss.co/calendar/live-streaming-microsoft-teams-ceus-for-arf-rcfe-22/

The City of Encinitas says 44 residents of Seacrest Village were evacuated and are all accounted for.

08/05/2025

There has been a battle to have RCFEs in the state of California increased from the six-person limit to an eight-person limit (not 10), so RCFEs would not have to obtain conditional use permits, or sprinklers, etc.
At different amendments, it seemed the bill was going to be passed down to local offices for implementation with fire departments for 8 beds. Something went wrong. No representation from the smaller RCFEs on this matter?

It was stated that it would cost the state too much money to handle an increase in beds at smaller RCFEs.

Fiscal Impact:
 The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) estimates General Fund costs of $3,645,000 in 2024-25 and $3,551,000 ongoing thereafter for staffing resources for increased workload. The workload includes: requests for licensed capacity
increases; pre-licensing inspections; review of licensing materials, including updated plans of operations, resident records and admission agreements; increased complaints; constituent and local government inquiries; community outreach; and a resulting increased need for legal consultations and case referrals.
 The California Department of Justice estimates costs of $656,000 in 2025-26 and $1,109,000 ongoing thereafter for increased workload due to investigations and prosecutions (General Fund, federal funds, False Claims Act Fund).

Why are there no fair dealings for the owners and licensees of these businesses who do the right thing for their residents?

We assist the six-bed RCFE homes in opening, and their revenue is very low compared to the larger elder care communities. Many of them still have to work a job to care for their families while paying out to employees and insurance companies to operate.

At Beyond the Sky Solutions, our leadership team is reviewing what having a VOICE would mean for the small operators. A VOICE that is loud and impactful!

Stay tuned, stay prayerful!

07/22/2025

Various sources state the effect on HCBS:
The "Big, Beautiful Bill" is likely to have a negative impact on California's Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) through significant cuts to Medicaid funding and changes to eligibility requirements. This could result in reduced access to care, longer waiting lists for services, and potential reductions in provider payments.

Consequences for HCBS:
Reduced funding could lead to longer waiting lists for HCBS, making it harder for individuals to access the care they need in their homes and communities.
Provider payment cuts could make it more difficult for providers to offer HCBS services, potentially leading to service reductions or closures.
The overall impact could be a reduction in the availability and accessibility of HCBS in California, which would affect individuals who rely on these services for their care and support.

07/15/2025

July 18th and 19th 2025 - Hybrid (Live Streaming and In-Person)
Hybrid – In-Person Westmont at San Miguel Ranch 2325 Proctor Valley Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914

OR Live Streaming – Microsoft Teams

Friday, July 18, 2025

Program E

8:00am–12:00pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (4 hours)

Facility Operations: Residents & Staff

RCFE #433-0403-36920 ARF #433-0403-36921

Subject Code: 03-Management & Supervision

12:30pm–2:30pm (2 hours)

Su***de Awareness and Prevention

RCFE #433-0205-32191 ARF #433-0210-32190

Subject Code: RCFE 05-Community & Support Services

Subject Code: ARF 10-Nonviolent Emergency Intervention & Reporting

2:30pm-6:30pm (4 hours)

Course Title: (PINs) to Know: CHAPTERED LEGISLATION AFFECTING

ADULT AND SENIOR CARE FACILITIES

Course Approvals: RCFE #433-0401-36153 ARF #433-0401-36152

Core of Knowledge Topic: 01-Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Program D

8 am -4:30pm (12-12:30 pm lunch) (8 hours)

Dementia Care: Understanding Various Types

RCFE #433-0811-33984 ARF #433-0804-33983

Subject Code: RCFE 11-Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Subject Code: ARF 04-Psychosocial Needs

4:30pm-6:30pm (2 hours)

Cultural Competency in the Care Setting

RCFE #433-0214-30663 ARF #433-0214-30664

Subject Code 14-Cultural Competency

Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
2325 Proctor Valley Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91914
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