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Florida Passes Measure to Create First-Ever Blood Clot Work Group

Posted on: May 03, 2023

Today the Florida House of Representatives authorized SB 612 by Sen. Clay Yarborough/Rep. Dean Black, legislation that would require the Agency for Health Care Administration and the state Surgeon General to establish a policy workgroup to understand how blood clots and pulmonary emboli impact Floridians. The Workgroup would consider recommendations regarding standard of care guidelines and determine how many Florida…

FHCA Applauds House on Approval of Qualified Medication Aides in Nursing Centers

Posted on: May 02, 2023

FHCA today applauded the Florida House for unanimously approving legislation authorizing the use of Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) in nursing centers. The addition of QMAs, as envisioned in SB 558 by Senator Colleen Burton/Representative Will Robinson, will free skilled nurses from the time-consuming task of routine medication distribution, enabling them to focus on higher-level caregiving to help improve patient outcomes.

ICYMI: Investments in Nursing Centers Mean Quality Care for Florida’s Most Vulnerable

Posted on: Apr 25, 2023

In a recent Florida Politics guest column, FHCA CEO Emmett Reed highlights the measurable advances in quality taking place at Florida nursing centers, the importance of a stable workforce to those quality metrics and how increasing Medicaid funding will ensure that Florida’s seniors and people with disabilities continue to get the world-class care they deserve.

FHCA Commends Senate and House Leadership for Budget Proposals that Invest in Nursing Center Quality Care

Posted on: Mar 22, 2023

“FHCA appreciates our legislative leaders for recognizing the need to invest in the quality care being delivered in our state’s nursing centers,” said Emmett Reed, FHCA Chief Executive Officer. “Funding increases in both the Senate and House budget proposals will support advancements in quality and the caregivers who provide it directly to those in need.”

FHCA Launches Long Term Care Quality Dashboard

Posted on: Mar 09, 2023

FHCA announced the launch of its Long Term Care Quality Dashboard, a helpful resource reflecting the association’s commitment to accurately and transparently sharing data about the quality care being delivered in Florida’s nursing centers.

FHCA Commends Senate Committee on Approval of Legislation to Authorize Qualified Medication Aides in Nursing Centers

Posted on: Mar 06, 2023

The Florida Health Care Association today praised the Senate Health Policy Committee for approving legislation that would authorize nursing centers to free up skilled nurses to focus on higher-level caregiving by assigning routine medication distribution to a new professional category of Qualified Medication Aides.

FHCA Unveils 2023 Legislative Priorities

Posted on: Feb 20, 2023

FHCA today released its 2023 legislative priorities for long term care. Topping the list of priorities are increasing Medicaid funding to help nursing centers with ongoing quality improvements and authorizing the use of Qualified Medication Aides, which would free up nurses to focus on higher-level caregiving.

FHCA Awarded $10,000 Grant to Help Advance Career Opportunities for Long Term Care Employees

Posted on: Feb 17, 2023

Aided by a $10,000 grant, the Florida Health Care Association’s Education and Development Foundation will help fund scholarships for individuals working in Florida’s long term care centers. The grant, from Alliant Health Solutions, will fuel the scholarship program, one of several FHCA initiatives to address workforce challenges in Florida and help its member care centers strengthen their recruitment and retention…

FHCA Sets External Lobbying Team for 2023 Legislative Session

Posted on: Nov 28, 2022

FHCA has announced its team of external lobbyists who will support the Association’s government affairs team in advancing its long term care priorities during the 2023 legislative session. FHCA’s external team is made up of seasoned lobbyists who collectively bring years of experience, strong knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting long term health care in Florida, along with well-earned…

FHCA Awards $5,750 in Scholarships to Help Long Term Care Employees Advance Their Careers

Posted on: Oct 10, 2022

Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) recently awarded $5,750 in scholarships to assist nine long term care employees with investing in their education to grow their careers in long term care. Three recipients earned an FHCA Career Climb Scholarship Award, which helps the best and brightest working in FHCA member nursing centers and assisted living facilities with advancing their careers in…

Florida Health Care Association Creates Hurricane Ian Relief Fund Supporting Long-Term Care Center Caregivers

Posted on: Oct 10, 2022

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today established its Hurricane Ian Relief Fund to aid the heroic caregivers who work in the Association’s member nursing centers and assisted living facilities. The fund will benefit employees who were affected by the storm and help them recover from the devastation left in Ian’s wake.

FHCA Supports Florida’s Long Term Care Centers As They Prepare for Hurricane Ian

Posted on: Sep 26, 2022

With Hurricane Ian targeting Florida’s Gulf Coast, the FHCA today reassured Floridians that its members are actively implementing their emergency response plans to protect their vulnerable residents. Member nursing centers are currently engaging in preparedness tasks, including fuel checks and generator preparations, disaster planning, emergency supply restocks, facility hardening, and continual communication with appropriate outside partners and contacts.

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