Alex Terentev Appointed to AHCA Board of Governors
Posted on: Oct 10, 2023
FHCA Past President Alex Terentev has been appointed as an At-Large Representative by Chair Phil Scalo and the American Health Care Association Board of Governors.
Posted on: Oct 10, 2023
FHCA Past President Alex Terentev has been appointed as an At-Large Representative by Chair Phil Scalo and the American Health Care Association Board of Governors.
Posted on: Oct 10, 2023
A new analysis reveals the harmful and costly impacts the Biden administration’s recently announced federal staffing mandates will have on Florida nursing centers and their residents. According to the study by professional services firm CLA, the federal CMS proposed staffing mandate will cost Florida nursing centers an additional $188 million, despite Florida already having comprehensive staffing standards.
Posted on: Sep 06, 2023
In long-term care, unity and collaboration are pillars of our strength. These values were on display at the Florida Health Care Association 2023 Annual Conference & Trade Show in Orlando in July. “We’re here to be colleagues who want to have fun, network, and enjoy each other’s company,” said Julie Morris, senior vice president of FHCA, on the LTC Heroes…
Posted on: Aug 29, 2023
With Hurricane Idalia targeting Florida’s Big Bend area, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today reassured Floridians that its members are actively implementing their emergency response plans to protect their vulnerable residents.
Posted on: Aug 22, 2023
FHCA announces its strategic partnership with high-stakes public strategy firm Mercury Public Affairs, whose Florida team brings a combined 25 years of public relations and communications experience. With a shared commitment to fostering public awareness, education, and engagement within the long-term care sector, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing FHCA’s mission to advance its members’ quality of services,…
Posted on: Aug 14, 2023
John Mangine, Chief Operating Officer for Southern Healthcare Management, was recognized for his years of service to the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) with the Walter M. Johnson, Jr. Circle of Excellence Award. The award was presented to Mangine in front of 800 of Florida’s finest long term care professionals, including his Southern Healthcare Management team members, and his family,…
Posted on: Aug 14, 2023
Surrounded by more than 800 of Florida’s finest long term care professionals and admiring staff members from the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Melbourne, center resident David deMunecas and volunteer Chuck Kravitz were honored as the 2023 Joe Negron Resident of the Year and Adult Volunteer of the Year, respectively, by Florida Health Care Association (FHCA). Presented during FHCA’s Annual…
Posted on: Aug 14, 2023
Surrounded by more than 800 of Florida’s finest long term care professionals along with her family and team members, Stephanie Norsen, administrator of Island Lake Center in Longwood, was honored as the 2023 Nursing Home Administrator of the Year by Florida Health Care Association (FHCA). The award, presented July 25 during FHCA’s Annual Conference in Orlando, is the highest honor…
Posted on: Aug 14, 2023
Jen Lawrence, Chief Nursing Officer at Aston Health was honored as the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) 2023 Arthur H. Harris Government Services Award recipient for her elder care advocacy. The award, presented in front of more than 800 long term care professionals during FHCA’s 2023 Annual Conference in Orlando, is given annually to an FHCA member who shows a…
Posted on: Aug 14, 2023
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has named Koko Okano, Quality Improvement and Research Analyst for FHCA, as the 2023 recipient of the Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award. Okano is recognized for her national contributions to quality improvement in long term and post-acute care.
Posted on: Aug 09, 2023
Brinn Helton, Regional Manager with Gentell which specializes in Advanced Wound Care dressings, was recently honored as the Florida Health Care Association’s (FHCA) Willis J. Gregson Associate of the Year. The award, presented during FHCA’s 2023 Annual Conference in Orlando, is the highest honor an FHCA associate member can receive from Florida’s long term care profession.
Posted on: Aug 09, 2023
Stephanie Frazier, Senior Vice President of Housing at MorseLife Health System’s at The Tradition, was honored recently as the 2023 Assisted Living Facility Administrator of the Year by the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA). The award, presented in front of more than 800 long term care professionals during FHCA’s 2023 Annual Conference in Orlando, is the highest honor given to…