| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2009 |
CONTACT: Kristen Knapp, APR (850) 224-3907 or kknapp@fhca.org |
Local Nursing Home CEO Named to National Leadership Group Tallahassee, FL - The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) announced today that Joe Mitchell, president/CEO of Summit Care II of Tallahassee, has been chosen by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) as a future leader in long term care. Mitchell will participate in AHCA's "Future Leaders of Long Term Care in America" symposium on July 21 - 23, 2009, in Washington, DC. The symposium kicks off a year-long program that offers training and guidance for long term care professionals, who have demonstrated leadership potential and an aptitude for representing the interests of long term care providers at the state and national levels. The program covers the latest theories in quality management, customer satisfaction, and leadership. Mitchell, whose company owns several nursing homes throughout Florida, serves on the Board of Directors for FHCA as the Multifacility Vice President. He also co-chairs FHCA's Reimbursement Committee and in 2008 was given the Association's prestigious Arthur H. Harris Government Services Award. "By participating in this program, Mitchell and the other members of our 2009 - 2010 Future Leaders class will be better prepared to serve vital roles within the association and on behalf of the entire profession," commented AHCA President & CEO Bruce Yarwood. "By honing their knowledge and leadership skills," continued Yarwood, "these future leaders will surely help to advance quality and promote the profession's mission of providing the highest quality, resident-centered care for frail, elderly, and disabled Americans." "The overall quality of long term care will continue to improve as we cultivate strong, skilled leaders within the long term care profession. Joe certainly exemplifies what our members strive for in providing the highest quality care for our frail elder," said Emmett Reed, Executive Director for the Florida Health Care Association. FHCA and AHCA are committed to taking a proactive role in creating opportunities for long term care leaders to improve their understanding of quality management systems, and in promoting a culture of quality within their facilities. ABOUT THE FLORIDA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) is a federation which serves nearly 1,000 members and represents over 500 long term care facilities that provide skilled nursing care, short-term rehab, assisted living and other services to the frail elderly and individuals with disabilities in Florida. FHCA was founded on the premise that its members have a moral obligation to the residents they serve, and since 1954 the Association has worked diligently to improve quality of care and quality of life for the state's growing elder care population. For more information about the Florida Health Care Association, visit www.fhca.org. ### | |