Navigating Elections in Long Term Care Communities

Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 09/25/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

This webinar offers long term care providers best practices and tips for meeting deadlines during voting season to ensure vulnerable residents can exercise their rights to vote.

Friday, September 25 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST

Long term care providers often face challenges during the voting season, such as meeting deadlines and identifying best practices. Providers play a vital role in removing obstacles for residents who wish to vote and in implementing safeguards for more vulnerable residents. This members-only webinar will discuss practical strategies, best practices and the importance of communicating with local election officials. Attendees will be equipped with essential resources and connections beneficial for their centers.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Discover state and local election resources relevant for communities.
Determine safeguards that can be established.
Prioritize implementation of policies that incorporate recommended best practices.

Presenters: Laura Williams, The Center for Vulnerable Voters

COST: Free to FHCA Members

*No CEUs are provided for this program.

Instructions to Register:

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Laura Williams

Occupational Therapist and National Training Coordinator

The Center for Vulnerable Voters

Laura Williams retired as an Occupational Therapist after a 30-year career dedicated to improving the independence and quality of life for older adults in various geriatric settings.

In 2023, while helping a long-term care facility director navigate the voting process, Laura witnessed firsthand the barriers older voters face—confusing forms, varying state policies, and inconsistent staff knowledge. Driven to close those gaps, she joined the Center for Vulnerable Voters as National Training Coordinator, using her clinical background to help communities identify and implement best practices and safeguards for residential voting.

She and her husband reside in Iowa and enjoy spending time with their adult children.

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TPS Protections for Haitians: Compliance and Workforce Impacts for Long Term Care Employers

Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 07/09/2026 at 11:00 AM (EDT)

This members-only webinar will examine the June 2026 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status protections for Haitians and what it means for health care employers.

Thursday, July 9 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST

Join FHCA for an important members-only webinar examining the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status protections for Haitians and what it means for health care employers. Representatives from the labor and employment firm Littler will break down the ruling’s impact on the long term care workforce, employer compliance obligations, and practical steps providers should be taking now to review documentation, communicate with affected employees, and reduce legal risk. NuVision Management’s Human Resource Manager will also share how their organization has navigated—and continues to address—the TPS ruling with employees.

Presenters: Deepti Orekondy and Jorge Lopez, Attorneys at Law with Littler labor and employment firm, and Jennifer Sulpizi, NuVision Management Human Resource Manager

COST: Free to FHCA Members

*No CEUs are provided for this program.

Instructions to Register:

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Deepti Orekondy

Attorney

Littler Mendelson P.C.

Deepti Orekondy's practice primarily focuses on working with foreign individuals and multinational organizations in the area of business and family-based immigration law. She has a broad base of experience advising clients in pursuit of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. Her experience includes representing individuals and multinational organizations in filings with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of State (DOS), and Department of Labor (DOL).

Deepti previously worked as an immigration associate at a boutique law firm in Miami, where she practiced business and family-based immigration law. She also worked in Atlanta for an AmLaw 100 law firm.

Deepti served as the senior writing editor of the University of Miami Business Law Review. While in law school, she interned with Immigration and Customs Enforcement with the Department of Homeland Security and subsequently worked as a student attorney with the University of Miami Immigration Clinic, where she represented clients before USCIS and the Immigration Court.

Jorge Lopez

Attorney and Shareholder

Littler Mendelson P.C.

Jorge Lopez is a shareholder with the law firm of Littler Mendelson P.C., in the Global Mobility and Immigration Practice Group, and has practiced immigration law for over 20 years. He is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and focuses his practice in corporate immigration, assisting corporations in processing temporary and permanent corporate visa petitions. Mr. Lopez has advised numerous multinational companies in meeting their workforce needs around the world in industries such as healthcare, technology, education, finance and manufacturing. He has also actively managed the world-wide transfer of staff for a number of multi-national companies throughout the years. His practice has also included advising corporations on the management of I-9 audits and federal investigations. Mr. Lopez is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese.

Jennifer Sulpizi

Director of Human Resources

NuVision Management

Jennifer Sulpizi, MBA, SHRM-CP, is a human resources executive with experience supporting health care organizations through workforce strategy, employee relations and talent development. As Director of Human Resources at NuVision Management, she brings a people-centered approach to helping their centers recruit, retain and support staff while navigating the changing needs of the long term care workforce. Jennifer holds an MBA from Wilmington University and the SHRM-CP credential, reflecting her commitment to strong HR practices and organizational leadership.

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FHCA Hurricane Preparedness Webinar

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This annual webinar focuses on the strategies and tools to assist nursing centers and assisted living facilities with preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.

This annual webinar is designed to provide strategies and tools to assist nursing centers and assisted living facilities as they gear up to weather the hurricane season. This education will cover preparedness tips and best practices from the Agency for Health Care Administration, an overview of power restoration, evacuations and provider response, as well as resources available from Florida’s Health Care Coalitions to support providers before, during, and after hurricane landfall.

Presenters: Bernard Hudson, Agency for Health Care Administration and Mel Beal, Facility Support Company

COST: Free to FHCA Members

*No CEUs are provided for this program.

Instructions to Register:

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Bernard Hudson

Chief, Bureau Health Facility Regulation

Agency for Health Care Administration

Bernard Hudson has worked in health and human service programs for over 20 years with a focus in data analysis, incident reporting and health care facility regulation compliance with both state and federal requirements where applicable. He served as the Emergency Coordinating Officer for the Agency and most recently as the Long-Term Care Services Unit Manager where he was responsible for the regulation of providers that offered long-term care services. Bernard currently serves as Chief of the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation in the Division of Health Care Policy and Oversight. He has served in this role since December of2021 and has oversight of four licensure units, the division's rule coordination section and the Certificate of Need/Commercial Managed Care unit.

Mel Beal

CEO

Facility Support Company

Mel Beal is an experienced healthcare executive with over 40 years in long-term care leadership. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Airamid Health Services (since 2011). Previously, he was Senior Vice President of Operations at Extendicare Health Services and held several leadership roles at Beverly Enterprises, including Vice President of Operations. Mel holds a B.S.N. from The Ohio State University and has held licenses as a Registered Nurse and Nursing Home Administrator. He has served on numerous industry boards, including the Florida Health Care Association, Our Florida Promise, and Florida Health Care Quality Partners bringing deep expertise and a long-standing commitment to quality care and operational excellence.

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Preventing Clostridioides Difficile Infections

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This training provides an overview of risk identification of and prevention strategies for Clostridioides Difficile infection.

Clostridioides Difficile infections (CDI) continue to be a challenge for long term care facilities. Many questions related to infection prevention and management of this resistant infection occur. As part of the skilled nursing facility's comprehensive infection control and prevention plan, it is important to ensure teams are looking to identify gaps in infection prevention and control. CDI infections can lead to severe dehydration and even death for the fragile elderly resident. This on-demand webinar provides an overview of risk identification for CDI, including how to ensure the facility is properly identifying acquired infections versus nosocomial infections. Prevention strategies, including the concerns with proper environmental cleaning, are also discussed.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Identify five risk factors for Clostriodioides Difficile infection (CDI)
Describe surveillance case definition for CDI
Discuss strategies to prevent transmission of CDI

Presenters: A.C. Burke, RB Health Partners, Inc.

COST: Free to FHCA Members

*No CEUs are provided for this program.

Instructions to Register:

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A.C. Burke, MA, CIC

Vice President of Healthcare Quality

RB Health Partners, Inc.

A.C. Burke, MA, CIC, is the Vice President for Healthcare Quality for RB Health Partners, Inc. and is the primary author for the Nursing Home Infection Prevention Program (NIPP©), NIPPing Infections in the Bud. She holds a master’s degree in health management and is Board Certified in Infection Control (CIC) by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. Her 20 years of experience includes creating, implementing, and managing programs that have achieved national recognition, partnership building, meeting facilitation, consensus building, and developing competency- based training curricula for healthcare workers across the continuum of care. AC has worked in public health preparedness and response roles, served as the manager of the Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention Program for the Florida Department of Health as well as the Director of Infection Prevention for Mayo Clinic Florida.

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Decreasing Respiratory Rehospitalizations On-Demand Webinar

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This on-demand webinar is designed to help clinical teams recognize early indicators of respiratory distress and manage residents with respiratory concerns to decrease rehospitalizations.

As part of the skilled nursing center's efforts to reduce rehospitalizations, nurses should be comfortable with early detection of respiratory changes, which is one of the most common reasons that residents are transferred to the hospital. This on-demand webinar is designed to help clinical teams manage residents with respiratory concerns, including recognizing early indicators of respiratory distress, to decrease the center's rehospitalizations. Featuring Henry Marquez, a skilled respiratory therapist, this training provides simple and helpful strategies to help teams strengthen their nursing skills and interventions.

The on-demand webinar is free to FHCA members and can be used as part of a brief, focused in-service to strengthen staff confidence in identifying subtle changes before they escalate. Reinforcing early recognition, timely assessment, and appropriate provider communication can significantly reduce avoidable hospital transfers related to respiratory compromise.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Review age-related respiratory complications
Discuss pre-admission history and physical attributes to help manage residents with respiratory compromise
Review medications and supportive devices used frequently for residents with respiratory illnesses
Identify items to help increase communication to help decrease rehospitalizations

Presenter(s): Henry Marques, BS, RRT, Ventura Services

COST: FREE to FHCA members only

Instructions to Register:

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Henry Marquez

BS RRT

Ventura Services

With nearly 30 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Henry Marquez has dedicated the majority of his career to respiratory care in the long-term care setting. His expertise includes the management of adult and pediatric ventilator units, artificial airway management, non-invasive ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen therapy, and a wide range of respiratory care modalities. Henry is passionate about improving patient outcomes through education and program development. He regularly provides staff education on respiratory assessment, airway clearance techniques, respiratory equipment, and the implementation of respiratory care programs designed to reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of care for long-term care residents.

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Voices, Choices, and Protections: A Social Worker’s Guide to Abuse Reporting and Advance Directives

Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

Component	Credit Type	State/Medical Type	Available Credits	Earned Credits
Certificate	Medical	Computer Based CEUs	2.00	0.00

This training equips social workers with the knowledge and confidence to navigate critical responsibilities related to reporting suspicions of abuse.

This training equips social workers with the knowledge and confidence to navigate critical responsibilities related to reporting suspicions of abuse. Participants will learn to recognize signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and understand their duty to report suspected harm. The training also helps social workers strengthen their understanding of advance directives and clarifies key legal obligations to assist with protecting client rights while ensuring safety and compliance.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Recognize signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation
Discuss reporting responsibilities and suspicions of abuse
Define key topics related to advance directives
Identify the legal responsibilities of the social worker

Presenters: Kim Broom, Director of Clinical & Risk Management, and Susan Anderson, Director of Regulatory Affairs, both with FHCA

Virtual, Live Broadcast Program
Attendees will earn a total of 2 computer-based CEUs. The program will be delivered via a two-hour session. Attendees must complete the post-test to receive CEUs.

Provider Number 50-720: Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators, Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work and the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy.

COST: $75 FHCA members | $105 Nonmembers

Instructions to Register:

Review the FHCA registration policies.
FHCA members will need to log in using their portal credentials to register for complimentary webinars.
Once you are logged in to the site, you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page.*
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Kim Broom

Director of Clinical & Risk Management

Florida Health Care Association

Kim Broom is FHCA Director of Clinical & Risk Management. She has been a Registered Nurse for 38 years, with 27 years in long term care as a Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse Consultant and other roles. She is a risk manager and for six years was the administrator of a 68-bed assisted living facility with an Extended Congregate Care license. She has recently received her Certification in Infection Control (CIC) as well. She came to FHCA in May of 2017 and is the liaison to the Senior Clinicians Council, Risk Compliance Council, Infection Prevention Council, and the Florida Center for Assisted Living (FCAL) Committee.

Susan Anderson

Director of Regulatory Affairs

Florida Health Care Association

Susan Anderson currently serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Florida Health Care Association. In this position, she concentrates on supporting the legislative, regulatory, and policy activities on behalf of association members for nursing centers and assisted living facilities. Ms. Anderson has experience in seniors housing and in developing public policy positions and advising on regulatory compliance. Ms. Anderson is an active member of the Florida Bar.

The program will be delivered via a two-hour virtual, live session on June 17, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST.

Attendees will earn a total of 2 computer-based CEUs.
Registered attendees will receive an email by June 16, 2026, with instructions on how to access the virtual trainings, which will be broadcast via Zoom.
Attendees must complete the post-test by July 8 at 4:00 p.m. EST to receive CEUs.

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Foundations of the Certified Medical Director Role in Florida: Requirements, Compliance, and Leadership

Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

Component	Credit Type	State/Medical Type	Available Credits	Earned Credits
Certificate	Medical	Computer Based CEUs	2.00	0.00

This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the Certified Medical Director role, including regulatory requirements outlined in Florida Senate Bill 2514 and Rule 59A-4.1075, as well as the pathway to certification and evolving expectations in today’s healthcare environment.

This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the Certified Medical Director role, including regulatory requirements outlined in Florida Senate Bill 2514 and Rule 59A-4.1075, as well as the pathway to certification and evolving expectations in today’s healthcare environment. Participants will gain critical insight into the legal landscape of contracting with a Certified Medical Director, with focused discussion on compliance with the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other key regulatory considerations impacting healthcare organizations. Additionally, this training will outline what organizations should expect from their Certified Medical Director, including leadership in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), oversight of clinical documentation, and active involvement in care planning and clinical decision-making to drive quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Ideal for administrators, physicians, risk managers, and interdisciplinary leaders, this training equips attendees with practical knowledge to strengthen compliance, enhance clinical oversight, and optimize the value of medical direction services.

Presenters: Dr. Shark Bird, MD, CMD; Karen Goldsmith, Regulatory Counsel; Robin Allen, Chief Risk Officer, The Lilac Health Group; and Kendra Ferrero, VP Administrative Services, Onyx Health

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Review the role of a Certified Medical Director, including requirements outlined in Florida Senate Bill 2514 and Rule 59A-4.1075, core roles and responsibilities, and the process for obtaining Certified Medical Director designation.
Analyze the legal considerations involved in contracting with a Certified Medical Director, including compliance with the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Describe key expectations of a Certified Medical Director, including leadership in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), oversight of clinical documentation, and involvement in care planning and clinical decision-making.

Continuing Education
Attendees will earn a total of 2 computer-based CEUs.

Provider Number 50-720: Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators, Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work and the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy.

COST: $75 FHCA members | $105 Nonmembers

Instructions to Register:

Review the FHCA registration policies.
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The program will be delivered via a two-hour virtual, live sessions on June 10, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST.

Attendees will earn a total of 2 computer-based CEUs.
Registered attendees will receive an email by June 9, 2026, with instructions on how to access the virtual training, which will be broadcast via Zoom.
Attendees must complete the post-test by July 1 at 4:00 p.m. EST to receive CEUs.

Robin Allen

Chief Risk Officer

The Lilac Health Group

Robin Allen is the Chief Risk Officer for The Lilac Health Group, supporting a portfolio of SNFs and ALFs across Florida. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Florida State University in Speech Pathology. Robin’s career has focused on post-acute care initially in Therapy Services. Robin then became a Healthcare Risk Manager and focused her efforts on proactive and response-driven Risk Management. Robin is the Chair of the FHCA Risk and Compliance Council.

Dr. Shark Bird

MD, CMD

PALTmed

Dr. Bird is a Certified Medical Director with PALTmed. He previously served as Chief Medical Officer for the nation’s largest provider of wound physicians in the post-acute setting and spearheaded the writing and development of their year long fellowship program. Dr. Bird attended undergraduate and graduate school at Ball State University in Muncie, IN and Medical School at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, WV. He completed his residency in family medicine with West Virginia University/CAMC in Charleston, WV before beginning his solo practice in rural West Virginia. He currently serves as president of FMDA Florida society for post-acute and long term care