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…
Posted on: Jul 31, 2023
During its recent Annual Conference, members of the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) re-elected Anita Faulmann as President of the Association. Anita Faulmann is Regional Director of Operations-Florida for Excelsior Care Group, which manages seven skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across Florida. As President, Faulmann will lead the Association’s 30-member Board of Directors, which includes 16 District Presidents from across…
Posted on: Jul 18, 2023
FHCA is pleased to announce that seven Florida nursing centers have earned the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2023 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award. With this announcement, Florida now has 111 centers statewide that have earned the Silver Quality Award, far exceeding any other state in the country.
Posted on: Jun 16, 2023
FHCA today applauded Governor DeSantis for authorizing the use of Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) in nursing centers by signing SB 558 by Senator Colleen Burton/Representative Will Robinson into law.
Posted on: Jun 16, 2023
FHCA commended Gov. Ron DeSantis for approving the state budget, which includes funding to advance quality care to help ensure that Florida’s long term care profession can continue meeting the needs of the state’s vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities.
Posted on: Jun 09, 2023
FHCA awarded $3,750 in scholarships to caregivers striving toward furthering their careers in the long term care field. Four caregivers received the Bruce Taylor Scholarship to advance their nursing careers, while two dietary supervisors received a Career Climb Scholarship to pursue a Certified Dietary Manager designation.
Posted on: Jun 07, 2023
Farah Claude, Nursing Director at Aventura Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, has been recognized as the Florida Health Care Association’s 2023 Nurse Administrator of the Year. Claude received the award at FHCA’s 2023 Excellence in Long Term Care Nursing Awards during the annual Nurse Leadership Program.
Posted on: Jun 07, 2023
Teresa Thompson, Director of Nursing at Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, has been recognized as 2023 Registered Nurse of the Year by the Florida Health Care Association. Thompson was honored at FHCA’s 2023 Excellence in Long Term Care Nursing Awards ceremony.
Posted on: Jun 07, 2023
Laura Meech, a valued team member at Palm Garden of Sun City Center, has been honored with this year’s statewide Licensed Practical Nurse Award during the Florida Health Care Association’s (FHCA) 2023 Excellence in Long Term Care Nursing Awards.
Posted on: Jun 07, 2023
Sonia Wilson, a Licensed Practical Nurse at Century Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, received the statewide 2023 Rising Star Award in Long Term Care Nursing during the Florida Health Care Association’s (FHCA) 2023 Excellence in Long Term Care Nursing Awards.
Posted on: Jun 07, 2023
Audrey Foster, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Sea Breeze Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Vero Beach, was recognized as the CNA of the Year at the Florida Health Care Association’s (FHCA) 2023 Excellence in Long Term Care Nursing Awards.
