Decide between using regular touch or a stethoscope. The apical pulse can be taken by touch or by using a stethoscope. It can be very difficult to feel an apical pulse, especially in women where breast tissue may lie over the pulse. A stethoscope may be easier for this purpose.
Government housing authorities. Housing authorities at the local and state government level provide a number of assistance programs to renters, homeowners, and first time homebuyers.
Licensing is done by one of two state agencies referred to as the primary licensing agency. The two primary licensing agencies for residential group care facilities that DOH regulates are the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF). We receive many inquiries from the public, who are looking for information on how to open a group home.