On December 4, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) presented a webinar to help answer some of the questions that were received and not easily answered during the AHCA Joint Training for Assisted Living Facilities. The update was given … [Continue reading] about Questions, Answers and More Questions over the ALF Rule
The Practical Pitfalls of Powers of Attorney
The good news is that powers of attorney (POA) are powerful things. The bad news is that powers of attorney are powerful things. Let me explain. In 2011 the Legislature passed a bill which made sweeping changes to the POA laws. This bill resulted, … [Continue reading] about The Practical Pitfalls of Powers of Attorney
Survey & Certification on Federal Emergency Preparedness Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Preparedness Rule has been in effect for over a year now. During that time, the nation has seen catastrophic hurricanes, fires and tornados which caused damage to skilled nursing centers. … [Continue reading] about Survey & Certification on Federal Emergency Preparedness Final Rule
Veterans Home CNA wins Honorable Mention for CNA Essay Contest
Florida Health Care Association is pleased to recognize Robin Coker, Certified Nursing Assistant at Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Home, as the 2018 Honorable Mention winner of FHCA’s CNA Essay Contest. This year’s contest focused on the theme, … [Continue reading] about Veterans Home CNA wins Honorable Mention for CNA Essay Contest
Third Place CNA Essay Contest Winner Explores the Importance of Compassionate Care for Residents
Florida Health Care Association is excited to recognize Jackie Spradley, Certified Nursing Assistant at Brynwood Health and Rehab Center, as the 2018 third-place winner of FHCA’s CNA Essay Contest. This year’s contest focused on the theme, “CNAs: … [Continue reading] about Third Place CNA Essay Contest Winner Explores the Importance of Compassionate Care for Residents