Florida's Advocate for Long Term Care Providers and the Elders They Serve
Posted on: Feb 20, 2025
In testimony before the House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee on HB 223, which would allow for electronic monitoring devices in the residents’ rooms of long term care facilities, FHCA expressed concerns about protecting residents’ dignity and privacy, including potential HIPPA violations.
Posted on: Nov 12, 2024
FHCA is saddened to announce the passing of former Quality Improvement & Research Analyst Koko Okano, who dedicated more than 25 years of her career to supporting the strengthening of high-quality care in Florida’s long term care centers. Okano passed away early this morning, surrounded by friends and family in her childhood home of Japan after a long battle with…
Posted on: Nov 08, 2024
FHCA today partnered with Dream Flights in Tallahassee to honor local veterans with free flights of a lifetime in restored World War II-era biplanes, the same aircraft used to train aviators during WWII. Veterans participating reside in both FHCA member nursing centers and in assisted living communities of FHCA and its “Caring Together” partner, the Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA).
Posted on: Nov 06, 2024
FHCA is pleased to announce the 2025 Class of the FHCA Florida Leaders. FHCA’s Florida Leaders program is a year-long training for emerging long term care leaders that focuses on leadership development and quality improvement principles to advance the profession and enhance the care being provided in Florida’s skilled nursing and assisted living facilities
Posted on: Nov 04, 2024
FHCA today partnered with Dream Flights to honor local Miami veterans with free flights of a lifetime in restored World War II-era biplanes, the same aircraft used to train aviators during WWII. Dream Flights’ mission is to give back to those who gave. During a 20-minute flight, Dream Flyers experience the freedom and exhilaration of soaring 1,000 feet in the…
Posted on: Oct 30, 2024
FHCA today awarded Deputy Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration, Kim Smoak, with the 2024 Champion for the Elderly Award. The award was presented by FHCA during the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Joint Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities in Tallahassee.
Posted on: Oct 07, 2024
As Hurricane Milton approaches, the safety and well-being of residents and staff remain our highest priority. Our member nursing centers and assisted living facilities are working with local authorities to prepare for this storm, mobilizing their teams for evacuations or sheltering-in-place as needed. We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated long term caregivers, many of whom are already reeling…
Posted on: Sep 30, 2024
FHCA today established a Hurricane Helene Relief Fund to aid the heroic caregivers who work in the Association’s member nursing centers and assisted living facilities. The fund will support employees affected by the storm and help them recover from the devastation left in Helene’s wake.
Posted on: Sep 24, 2024
As Tropical Storm Helene continues to make its way to Florida’s coast, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today reassured Floridians that its members are actively implementing their emergency response plans to protect their vulnerable residents.
Posted on: Sep 18, 2024
FHCA today announced the 2025 Class of the Executive Nurse Leadership Academy. FHCA’s Executive Nurse Leadership Academy (Academy) is designed to help nurses working in Florida’s skilled nursing centers with taking the next step in their career and continue providing high-quality care to Florida’s frail elders and people with disabilities. A select group of rising nurse leaders from across the…
Posted on: Sep 06, 2024
FHCA is proud to celebrate National Assisted Living Week from September 8 – 14, with this year’s theme being “Inspiring Generations.” FHCA will highlight caregivers who go above and beyond throughout the week on social media in recognition of the national observance—which begins each year on National Grandparents’ Day.
Posted on: Jul 30, 2024
FHCA has elected Julie Morris of New Smyrna Beach as President of the Association. Morris is Vice President of Operations for Aston Health, which manages 47 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across Florida. As President, Morris will lead the Association’s 30-member Board of Directors and will focus her term on strengthening partnerships across the continuum of care, growing the next…