FHCA offers a series of recommendations By Tom Parker As previously reported during the 2017 legislative session, the Medicaid Prospective Payment System (PPS) was passed with an implementation date of October 1, 2018. FHCA successfully … [Continue reading] about PPS Working Group prepares final report for state leaders
Person-centered care: To know me is to care for me
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) defines person-centered care as a process that is normally directed by the resident, family or other intended to identify strengths, capacities, preferences, and needs. Wikipedia defines … [Continue reading] about Person-centered care: To know me is to care for me
Benefits of the Governor’s Gold Seal Award
The Governor’s Gold Seal Award for Excellence in Long-Term Care recognizes nursing centers that demonstrate excellence in long-term care over a sustained period, promotes the stability of the industry and facilitates the physical, social, and … [Continue reading] about Benefits of the Governor’s Gold Seal Award
Visitation by family members and others
By Karen Goldsmith We all have histories, and the older we get, the longer the history. Thus, it is no surprise that many residents come to our centers with family history and issues among family members. Usually staff find themselves square in … [Continue reading] about Visitation by family members and others
Florida Leaders gather in Tallahassee for kickoff Training
The Florida Health Care Association recently selected 18 professionals as the Florida Leaders Class of 2018, an exclusive program that develops leaders within the Association and the long term care profession. Delegates were chosen for their … [Continue reading] about Florida Leaders gather in Tallahassee for kickoff Training