Early this fall, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) granted Diana Aguilar, CNA at Tampa Lakes Health & Rehabilitation, with a prestigious Bruce Taylor Scholarship. Diana has been working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for three years … [Continue reading] about CNA Earns Scholarship to Pursue Dreams of Advancing Profession
Medicare Part A Claims Payment Delays
We've recently been informed of a possible (probable?) delay in claims processing and payments under the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) reimbursement model. Our understanding at present is that Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) … [Continue reading] about Medicare Part A Claims Payment Delays
Survey Management Aides to Support Good Outcomes
Skilled nursing centers should be survey ready everyday, but what does that really mean? We are humans taking care of humans, so it is important to have processes and systems in place to assist the team in consistency. Training is an important part … [Continue reading] about Survey Management Aides to Support Good Outcomes
Seasonal Depression in the Elderly Even Happens in Florida
Depression is a common condition for the elderly. Decreased light and changing temperatures during the fall and winter months can exacerbate the symptoms. The increased presence of depressive symptoms during these seasons can occur even with the warm … [Continue reading] about Seasonal Depression in the Elderly Even Happens in Florida
Passionate Care Center Manager Awarded Scholarship to Achieve Educational Goals
Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) recently awarded Jana Davis, Business Office Manager with Palm Garden of Clearwater, with a Career Climb Scholarship. For the past several years, Jana Davis has delivered exceptional performance at the … [Continue reading] about Passionate Care Center Manager Awarded Scholarship to Achieve Educational Goals