A.G. GancarskiNovember 7, 2019
4min418
There is support for providing more resources to the program.
Tag: Department of Elder Affairs
A.G. GancarskiNovember 7, 2019
Staff ReportsJuly 15, 2019
3min319
Gibson "experienced the impacts of this horrible disease in her own family."
Jacob OglesJuly 29, 2018
3min403
Days after state Rep. Scott Plakon mourned his wife’s untimely death, Gov. Rick Scott appointed the lawmaker to the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee. “Following the tragic loss of his wife, Susie, to Alzheimer’s, I know that Rep. Plakon will be a strong advocate and committed partner in the fight to end Alzheimer’s in Florida,” […]
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 […]
Ana CeballosNovember 15, 2017
4min312
As the administration of Gov. Rick Scott appeals a court decision against its emergency generator rule, a court ordered Tuesday that the rule — and its deadlines — remain in effect as that process continues. The one-page court order clarified that nursing homes and assisted-living facilities need to meet the rule’s Nov. 15 deadline that […]
Staff ReportsNovember 9, 2017
4min217
Florida’s leading nursing home association is pushing back on that state’s public accusations that nearly two dozen nursing homes missed a key deadline in Gov. Rick Scott‘s emergency generator rule. A statement Wednesday from the Agency for Health Care Administration claims 23 nursing homes have not followed Scott’s rule that nursing homes and assisted living […]
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 […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 21, 2016
4min382
Jeffrey Bragg has been tapped to head up Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs. Bragg will replace Sam Verghese, the current Secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs, according to Gov. Rick Scott’s Office. Verghese, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday, is stepping down to pursue options in the private sector. Verghese’s last day is Sept. 23. […]
Jim RosicaSeptember 13, 2016
3min312
Secretary Sam Verghese on Tuesday announced his resignation from the state’s Department of Elder Affairs. In an email to staff, Verghese said his resignation will be effective Sept. 23. He is leaving “to explore opportunities in the private sector.” “It has been a wonderful opportunity to serve Florida’s elders in a unique way that I will […]
Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015
3min128
Time ran short Thursday before the Senate Children and Families Committee could weigh in on whether to approve Samuel P. Verghese as Secretary of the State Department of Elder Affairs. Verghese, a New Jersey transplant, began his testimony by telling the committee that being secretary is about “serving others.” “Plain and simple, it’s about public […]