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Like the old Rubick’s Cube, the many parts of COVID-19 vaccine picture are ever-changing and challenging to put together. The good news is that we’re getting more clinical evidence and insights constantly, and we have the necessary pieces in place to … [Continue reading] about From Boosters to Best Practices: Solving the Vaccine Puzzle
FHCA recently interviewed Lonnie Steckler, administrator/owner of The Pointe of North Gables in Miami and active member of the Florida Center for Assisted Living Committee (FCAL). Lonnie has worked on both the skilled nursing and assisted living side … [Continue reading] about Get to Know Lonnie Steckler, Administrator/Owner of The Pointe of North Gables
The FDA released a memo informing health care providers, health care facility risk managers, and procurement staff to immediately stop using and discard all ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc., due to risk of … [Continue reading] about Nationwide recall of Eco-Gel 200 due to bacterial contamination update
Kim Biegasiewicz of Avante Group, Inc., was recognized during Annual Conference as the 2021 FHC PAC Star. The award is presented annually to an individual with outstanding leadership in long term care advocacy, political action and grassroots … [Continue reading] about Senior Clinician Earns FHC PAC Star Award for Outstanding Advocacy
Ms. Edith Bott, a resident at Carlton Shores Health and Rehabilitation Center in Daytona Beach, was honored as the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) 2021 Joe Negron Resident of the Year. The award, presented in front of more than 600 long term … [Continue reading] about Former Nurse Aide, Now Nursing Home Resident Earns Statewide Distinction from Florida Health Care Association