Posted on: Mar 11, 2019
Nursing home care has changed dramatically since Florida implemented staffing standards in 2001. Senate Bill 1088 will modernize Florida’s staffing standards by recognizing the importance of the entire care planning team when it comes to the health and well-being of residents. We applaud Senator Albritton for giving centers the flexibility to best meet the needs of their residents.
Posted on: Mar 07, 2019
The Florida Health Care Association disagrees with the inclusion of nursing centers in House Bill 21. Thanks to the existing Certificate of Need process, Florida has attained a system that strikes the right balance, enabling a greater number of individuals to receive care in their own homes rather than institutional settings.
Posted on: Feb 07, 2019
FHCA recently presented a check for $41,400 to member employees whose centers were impacted by Hurricane Michael. The funds were spread among 138 caregivers in the Panhandle who applied for financial assistance to aid in their recovery efforts. Nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, dietary, housekeeping, maintenance and laundry staff, along with employees working in administration in 10 member centers…
Posted on: Dec 21, 2018
As someone who worked in the nursing home profession for over 20 years, I was disheartened to read the recent Neglected to Death series, which paints what I believe is an unfairly a negative picture of the care we provide.
Posted on: Nov 29, 2018
FHCA is pleased to recognize Carlyn Registe, CNA at Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Tampa, as the 2018 winner of FHCA’s CNA Essay Contest. Carlyn has been a CNA for 11 years and focused on “compassion” as the key to quality care for her residents. This year’s contest focused on the theme, “CNAs: Creating a Community of Caring” where…
Posted on: Nov 11, 2018
FHCA is pleased to have awarded 12 member employees with a combined $11,500 in scholarships from the FHC Education and Development Foundation. Both the Career Climb and Bruce Taylor Scholarships, awarded through the Foundation are helping member employees like Laquita Brunson, a CNA with Fletcher Health & Rehabilitation Center in Tampa, with advancing their careers in long term care.
Posted on: Sep 07, 2018
“Last year’s tragedy during Hurricane Irma has served as an immeasurable motivator for our member nursing centers and assisted living facilities to remain prepared to keep our more than 70,000 residents safe throughout the current and future storm seasons. Compliance with regulations to keep residents safe is a responsibility our member centers have and always will take seriously. At the…
Posted on: Jul 13, 2018
Throughout the duration of Hurricane Irma, FHCA members performed over 60 successful evacuations, while more than 500 other centers successfully sheltered their residents in place.
Posted on: Mar 20, 2018
“Florida Health Care Association wants to thank Commissioner Brecht Heuchan and the entire Constitution Revision Commission for withdrawing Proposal 88. We believe the Legislature is the proper place for these types of discussions and look forward to working together with Florida lawmakers, regulators and other stakeholders on policies that prioritize resident care.”
Posted on: Mar 16, 2018
FHCA appreciates the Governor for signing a budget that makes the quality care of our frailest elders a priority. Florida is a national leader in providing long term care services and supports to its senior population. On behalf of the thousands of long term caregivers working in our member centers, we commend Governor Scott for signing a budget that ensure…
Posted on: Mar 07, 2018
“FHCA applauds the Legislature for making the quality care of our frailest elders a priority. We want to especially thank Senate President Joe Negron, who has long been a champion for nursing home residents. Under his leadership, this year’s budget includes almost $130 million in increased Medicaid funding for nursing homes. With those added dollars, facilities will have more resources…
Posted on: Mar 05, 2018
“FHCA applauds Florida lawmakers for passing legislation that prioritizes the care and comfort of the residents in our state’s nursing homes. The Legislature’s ratification of the nursing home generator rule is another important step to ensuring Florida remains a leader when it comes to taking care of our seniors, especially during disasters.
