Member Newsletter
September 10, 2018
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
If you purchased between 7/1/17 and 3/22/18, you must submit by Sept. 23, 2018
If you purchased between 3/23/18 and 12/31/18, you must submit within six months of purchase
Variance/Waiver Petition for Generators:
Deadline: Oct. 2, 2018
Additional information and supporting documents can be found on our
website.
Remember - you MUST file a Variance/Waiver Petition if implementation will not be complete by January 1, 2019
. See waiver note below:
"If an assisted living facility can show in its quarterly progress reports that unavoidable delays caused by necessary construction, delivery of ordered equipment, zoning or other regulatory approval processes will occur beyond the initial extension date, the assisted living facility may request a waiver pursuant to section 120.542, F.S.” Rule 58A-5.036"
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Interested in Serving on a FSLA Committee or Becoming a Region Chair in 2019?
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If you are interested in serving on one of the following committees during 2019, please contact Gail Matillo at 850-496-2562 or [email protected].
We are looking for members who can commit to participating on quarterly conference calls and attend at least one face-to-face meeting per year.
- Education Committee – looking for 7 to 9 members to participate
- Membership Committee – looking for 5 to 7 members to participate
- Industry Partner Committee – looking for 5 to 7 members to participate
- Legislative Committee – looking for 3 to 5 members to participate
We are also looking for members to serve as Region Chairs to host at least three meetings per year; provide a tour and network with legislators; attend local meetings in your area; and recruit new members.
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2018 AHCA Joint Training for ALFs and Skilled Nursing Facilities
in Lake Mary, Tampa, and Tallahassee
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The 2018 AHCA Joint Training for Assisted Living Facilities provides an invaluable opportunity to learn from state surveyors from the Agency for Health Care Administration and other long term care experts in a unique educational forum.
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MedBest Welcomes Christina Johnson as Senior Recruiter
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Tampa, Florida
– MedBest, Senior Living Executive Search Firm, is pleased to announce that Christina Johnson has joined their team as a Senior Recruiter.
Christina brings over 30 years of experience working in the senior care industry as a leader and operator and as a result, brings a wealth of knowledge about the Senior Living Industry. The bulk of her career has been spent as a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Florida. She has also worked as an Executive
Director in Assisted Living and dedicated Memory Care communities. In addition, Christina has experience with retirement communities that include all levels of care, including Independent Living.
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Telehealth and Mobile Health...Game Changers
for Senior Living Facilities & Residents
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With approximately 10,000 baby boomers retiring daily, combined with an overtaxed healthcare system running short on doctors and nurses, senior living facilities are placing much focus on Telehealth and Mobile Health (mHealth) solutions to improve care, contain costs and improve overall management.
With telehealth and telemedicine platforms that include mobile devices, audio-video links, wearable devices and connected devices, a senior living facility can connect with a doctor, nurse or specialist in real-time and in many cases, eliminate the need for an EMT visit or transport to the hospital.
Read more.
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As Aging Population Grows, Demand for Drones Increase
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The year 2030 marks an important demographic turning point in U.S. history as the year all baby boomers will be older than age 65. To address this rapidly growing, aging population and their senior health care needs, drones are being developed, tested and deployed to improve how senior health care and services are delivered.
Read about six ways drones would increase the independence and quality of life of the growing boomer population as they age:
Read more
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2018 Elder Concert FSLA Discount
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Serving many of the same individuals and their families over time and along the continuum of care, we are all essentially partners. In the
17 years
since Elder Concert began it's annual program, thousands of professionals from different disciplines have met and learned together with the purpose of bettering the lives of Florida's elderly.
Through expertly facilitated and openly interactive sessions, geriatric care managers, guardians, facility administrators, attorneys, advocates and others professionals, share, learn and forge relationships during this day of innovative learning.
All proceeds of Elder Concert go to the Florida Joint Public Policy Task Force for the Elderly and Disabled.
The task force works daily on behalf of Florida's most vulnerable citizens and their families as well as for the practice of Elder law through advocacy, outreach and education.
Use FSLA20 for discount!
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Interested in Receiving a $35 Gift Card for Just an Hour of Your Time?
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Tampa-based University of South Florida received a grant to study the impact of Hurricane Irma, to learn more about the effects on nursing homes and assisted living communities from the perspective of administrators and administrative staff.
As a token of appreciation for participating in the 45 - 60 minute interview, you will be given a $35 gift card. All information is confidential and no personal or community names will be used in reports. Please
click here
to schedule an interview time. Thanks for your help!
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