Life Safety is not just another set of regulations to follow. The codes developed are important for the safety of the residents, families and the team members. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) is passionate about making the world a … [Continue reading] about Life Safety and the NFPA Conference
Medicaid Rate Updates
Our phones have been ringing nonstop over the past month with providers deeply concerned about their Medicaid rates this year. As you know, the additional one-time funds of $138 million included in the fiscal year 2018-2019 state budget were not … [Continue reading] about Medicaid Rate Updates
Continued Residency in an Assisted Living Facility
When is an individual no longer eligible to continue as a resident in an assisted living facility? There is a regulatory answer for this question. Continued residency should be determined by the owner or administrator of a facility, as he or she is … [Continue reading] about Continued Residency in an Assisted Living Facility
CDC Updates TB Screening Guidelines
On May 17, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated guidelines for Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing and treatment of health care workers. It is no longer recommended that medium-risk health care facilities … [Continue reading] about CDC Updates TB Screening Guidelines
Three Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation Center Employees Awarded Scholarships
Three outstanding Tampa nursing center employees were recently awarded scholarships by the Florida Health Care Education and Development Foundation. Lisa Garrett, Efram Shipman, and Mari-Kelly Terrell, all employees of Fletcher Health and … [Continue reading] about Three Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation Center Employees Awarded Scholarships