Governor Ron DeSantis today signed SB 988 into law, ensuring that visitation will be available to residents in Florida’s long-term care facilities. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor for Signing No Patient Left Alone Act
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LeadingAge Florida Applauds Legislature for Passage of Nursing Home Staffing Flexibility
The Florida Legislature today passed HB 1239, giving providers the flexibility they need to increase access to care for Florida’s seniors. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Legislature for Passage of Nursing Home Staffing Flexibility
LeadingAge Florida Statement on Modernization of Nursing Home Facility Staffing
LeadingAge Florida President and CEO Steve Bahmer provided testimony today at the Senate Committee on Health Policy in support of Senator Albritton’s SB 804 – Modernization of Nursing Home Facility Staffing. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on Modernization of Nursing Home Facility Staffing
LeadingAge Florida Statement on Financial Accountability and Transparency Bills
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following the news conference held by Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith, Senator Audrey Gibson and senior care advocates. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on Financial Accountability and Transparency Bills
LeadingAge Florida Promotes Dawn Jiménez to Chief Operating Officer
LeadingAge Florida announced today the promotion of Dawn Jiménez to the position of Chief Operating Officer. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Promotes Dawn Jiménez to Chief Operating Officer
LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor DeSantis for Putting Seniors First for COVID Tests
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement that up to one million rapid tests will be distributed to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor DeSantis for Putting Seniors First for COVID Tests
LeadingAge Florida Announces Rhanda McKown as Director of Affordable Housing
LeadingAge Florida announced today that Ms. Rhanda McKown has joined the association as its Director of Affordable Housing. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Rhanda McKown as Director of Affordable Housing
LeadingAge Florida Applauds Senior Prioritization in Governor’s Budget
LeadingAge Florida applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for continuing to prioritize seniors through funding for nursing homes, home and community-based services, the Sadowski Trust Fund and Alzheimer’s disease research. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Senior Prioritization in Governor’s Budget
LeadingAge Florida Statement on Vaccine Mandate
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement today regarding state and federal vaccine mandates. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on Vaccine Mandate
LeadingAge Florida Statement on Legislative Budget Commission Action
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following action taken today by the Joint Legislative Budget Commission to authorize the release of funding to assist nursing homes dealing with staffing and occupancy challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on Legislative Budget Commission Action