Scott PowersAugust 30, 2019
7min484
Dyer, Jerry Demings declare emergencies for Orlando, Orange County
Tag: assisted living facilities
Scott PowersAugust 30, 2019
Christine Jordan SextonDecember 6, 2018
6min265
The incoming administration of Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis may tinker with one of Gov. Rick Scott’s signature acts, pushed in response to Hurricane Irma. Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez told The News Service of Florida that a law requiring long-term care providers to have generators and a 72-hour supply of fuel on-site may need to be re-examined, […]
Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018
4min423
A new poll on measures being considered by the Constitution Revision Commission found Florida voters were in favor of requiring a legislative supermajority for any tax increases and want enumerated rights for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The Clearview Research poll also found voters were split on a proposal that would outlaw […]
Staff ReportsJanuary 22, 2018
4min297
On Friday, the Rick Scott administration published new proposed backup-power rules for Florida’s assisted living facilities. It is a move that could mean an end to the legal struggle between the governor’s office and providers, with Scott backing off the controversial mandate that long-term care facilities install generators to provide continuous power in the case […]
Jim RosicaJanuary 19, 2018
4min305
A modified version of a constitutional ‘bill of rights’ for residents of Florida nursing homes and assisted living facilities won approval by its only review committee on Friday. The Declaration of Rights Committee approved the proposal (P88) by a vote of 5-2, sending it to the full Constitution Revision Commission for consideration. But the measure […]
Jim RosicaNovember 8, 2017
5min365
In an acutely personal attack, the head of a nursing-home advocacy group slammed a proposed constitutional amendment that would create a “nursing home and assisted living facility residents’ bill of rights.” The Florida Health Care Association’s Emmett Reed, this week called the amendment, filed by Constitution Revision Commissioner Brecht Heuchan, “glaringly bad.” Reed’s organization advocates […]
Staff ReportsOctober 10, 2017
3min241
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday directed state agencies to “immediately begin the formal rulemaking process to permanently enact a rule requiring emergency generators at assisted living facilities (ALFs) and nursing homes.” His edict went to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Elder Affairs. “An emergency rule adopted Sept. 16 requires all ALFs and nursing […]
Staff ReportsAugust 26, 2016
2min192
Robin Spillias has been promoted to Director of Membership for LeadingAge Florida, the organization announced Thursday. Spillias will direct and coordinate all activities related to membership recruitment, retention, renewal, and benefits. “Robin is a problem-solver, an effective communicator, and a creative thinker,” LeadingAge Florida President and CEO Steve Bahmer said in a statement. “Her experience […]
Jim RosicaSeptember 22, 2015
4min646
Tony Marshall has left Florida’s nursing home advocacy group to become head of a similar organization in the Peach State. Marshall, who started on Monday, now is president and CEO of the Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA), according to a news release. The association is located in Stockbridge, about 20 miles south of Atlanta. He had been senior director of reimbursement at […]
Guest AuthorApril 27, 20155min290
While the Florida Legislature debates health care on many fronts, an important health care measure that has been in the works for several years and takes significant steps to better protect one of Florida’s most vulnerable populations, our state’s seniors, is now ready for final passage. That measure is assisted living reform. The assisted living […]