Florida's Advocate for Long Term Care Providers and the Elders They Serve
Posted on: Jul 30, 2024
FHCA honored its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Emmett Reed, with this year’s Walter M. Johnson, Jr. Circle of Excellence Award at the Association’s 2024 Annual Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. The Walter M. Johnson, Jr. Circle of Excellence Award is FHCA’s highest honor, with the recipient chosen by previous award winners who represent past presidents and other trailblazers…
Posted on: Jul 29, 2024
FHCA recently honored the 2024 Long Term Care Achievement award winners during its Annual Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. FHCA’s annual Long Term Care Achievement Awards recognize the exemplary contributions of long-term care leaders and volunteers who daily demonstrate commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, staff, and the long-term care profession.
Posted on: Jul 03, 2024
FHCA today announced that 29 long term care employees across Florida have been awarded $69,500 in scholarships to advance their careers in healthcare. FHCA will award four caregivers each a $5,000 Bruce Taylor Scholarship to advance their nursing careers; 12 long term care employees will each receive a $2,500 Career Climb Scholarship and 13 nursing home Administrators in Training (AIT)…
Posted on: Jul 01, 2024
FHCA is pleased to announce that eight skilled nursing centers and one assisted living facility are being recognized for earning the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award. The distinction is the second of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes providers across…
Posted on: Jun 17, 2024
Experienced nursing home administrator, Purple Heart Veteran and Florida Health Care Association member Frederick A. Taylor, Jr. has been selected for the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) by the American Health Care Association/ National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). Taylor is one of 15 DELP scholars selected nationwide who will participate in the DELP program, which is designed to cultivate…
Posted on: Jun 12, 2024
FHCA today commended Governor Ron DeSantis for signing the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which includes a significant Medicaid funding increase to help nursing centers continue advancing quality care through a strengthened workforce. The state budget provides an 8% increase ($247.8 million) in Medicaid funding, amounting to nearly $470,000 per center, per year to support the…
Posted on: Jun 11, 2024
FHCA is proud to announce that FHCA Secretary Patricia Spears, Florida Regional Administrator and Government Affairs Director with Topaz Fiscal Services, has been selected by the American Health Care Association/ National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a future leader in long term and post-acute care.
Posted on: Jun 05, 2024
FHCA joined over 600 long term and post-acute care professionals from across the nation for the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living’s (AHCA/NCAL) Congressional Briefing. The annual event gave advocates the opportunity to meet face-to-face with Members of Congress to discuss the long-term care sector’s legislative priorities and the impact decisions in Washington have on residents…
Posted on: Jun 03, 2024
AHCA/NCAL has announced the long term care centers earning the 2024 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. Florida leads the nation with the most 2024 Bronze Quality Award recipients, with 45 skilled nursing centers earning this achievement.
Posted on: May 31, 2024
FHCA today awarded the top long-term care nurses in the state of Florida at the annual Nurse Leadership Program Excellence in Long Term Care Nursing Award Ceremony in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Emmett Reed, CEO of FHCA said, “Each of our 2024 award winners has shown that their careers in long-term care are not just a profession but their true…
Posted on: May 29, 2024
As June 1st marks the start of the 2024 hurricane season, FHCA wants to educate Floridians across the state about the preparedness best practices and storm response plans of Florida’s long-term care (LTC) facilities. The top priority of FHCA member facilities is to ensure the safety and well-being of their residents and staff when emergency situations arise.
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Sabal Palms Health Care Center in Largo has been named the first-place winner of FHCA’s 2024 Long Term Care Photo Contest, sponsored by Incite Strategic Partners, Inc. The winning photo, “Veterans Wall of Honor,” was taken by Sabal Palms Director of Life Enrichment, Lauren Evarts.