Issue Briefs

These one page documents are great for getting briefed on current issues affecting Florida's long term care facilities. Check back frequently for new tools to help you educate your legislator and/or member of the media.

Issue Briefs

• 2019 Legislative Priorities
• Increased Medicaid Funding Supports High-Quality, Skilled Nursing Center Care
  • Projected Funding Losses by Counties, House and Senate Districts
• Modernize Nursing Center Staffing to Support Resident Care Needs
• Preserve Nursing Center Certificate of Need
• Clarifications in Law Will Keep Focus on Resident Safety During Disasters
• Allow the Use of Optional Long Term Care Pharmacy Formularies

Background Information

• Florida Nursing Center Generator Timeline
• Quality Advancements in Florida's Nursing Centers
• Economic Impact of Long Term Care Centers
• Center/Patient Characteristics of Nursing Centers
• Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding the Differences