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FHCA/FALA Best Practices: Case Studies and Examples Virtual, Live Seminar
Event Location
Wednesday
November 20, 2024
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST
Join the Florida Health Care Association and the Florida Assisted Living Association on Wednesday, November 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST for a collaborative two-hour virtual, live seminar on the latest trending topics affecting assisted living facilities (ALFs). Explore on a deeper level, the top ten deficiencies and best practices for ALFs to avoid enforcement actions. This education will not only provide guidance on mitigating the top deficiencies, but also offer insight into real case studies from ALFs. Presenters will also provide a forecast for the 2025 legislative session and recent rule changes affecting the ALF profession.
After the seminar, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss upcoming legislative proposals for ALF providers
- Utilize best practices to avoid Florida’s top ten deficiencies
- Dialogue with subject matter experts on the significant issues facing the assisted living profession
Event Agenda
1:00 to 1:05 p.m. EST
FHCA and FALA Welcome Remarks
1:05 to 1:20 p.m. EST
2025 Legislative Forecast: What to Expect
Susan Anderson, Director of Regulatory Affairs
Florida Health Care Association
Anderson concentrates on supporting the legislative, regulatory, and policy activities on behalf of association members for nursing centers and assisted living facilities. She has experience in senior housing and in developing public policy positions and advising on regulatory compliance. Anderson is an active member of the Florida Bar.
1:20 to 1:35 p.m. EST
Recent Rule Changes for Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNRO)
Kim Broom, Director of Clinical and Risk Management
Florida Health Care Association
Broom has been a Registered Nurse for 37 years with 24 years in long term care as a Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse Consultant, and other roles. She is a risk manager and, for six years, was the administrator of a 68-bed assisted living center with an Extended Congregate Care license. She came to FHCA in May of 2017 and is the liaison to Senior Clinicians Council, Risk Compliance Council, Infection Prevention Council, and the Florida Center for Assisted Living (FCAL) Committee.
1:35 to 3:00 p.m. EST
Question & Answer Session: Case Studies/Examples
Alberta Granger, Executive Director of Education and Regulatory Support
Florida Assisted Living Association
Granger's experiences in health care regulations span over 45 years from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, the Agency for Health Care Administration, and the Florida Assisted Living Association. She is very knowledgeable in the regulations and laws pertaining to assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Granger retired from State Government in 2009 after serving the State of Florida in state government for 35 years.