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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/08/2026 at 2:00 PM (EST)
This annual members-only webinar will highlight the current legislative landscape and the priorities FHCA will focus on during the legislative session to ensure Florida remains the gold standard when it comes to delivering high-quality long term care.
January 8, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EST
Live WebinarFlorida’s 2026 Legislative Session begins in January, and lawmakers are already discussing issues that will impact long term care providers and the residents entrusted to their care. Join FHCA for our annual Legislative Priorities Webinar to learn more about the current legislative landscape and the priorities FHCA will focus on to ensure Florida remains the gold standard when it comes to delivering high-quality long term care. FHCA's Government Affairs team will highlight the Governor's recommended budget, what to expect from each chamber’s proposed state budget and the impact on Medicaid reimbursement. An overview of the priorities of both Senate and House leadership will also be discussed, along with an update on legislation that could impact the long term care community. Attendees will also learn how to be an effective advocate for the long term care profession by participating in FHCA's Lobby Wednesdays and other grassroots initiatives.
Speakers: Dan Frenden, FHCA Legislative Committee Chair, Emmett Reed, FHCA CEO, Tom Parker, FHCA Senior Director of Policy & Reimbursement, Toby Philpot, FHCA Lead Lobbyist, and Susan Anderson, FHCA Director of Regulatory Affairs
COST: Free to FHCA Members
*No CEUs are provided for this program.
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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- This event will be delivered via Zoom.
- Accessing the Event: Registered attendees will receive an email in advance of the webinar with instructions on how to access the live webinar, which will be broadcast via Zoom.
- A copy of the recording will be available after the event for those unable to join the live webinar.
Questions: Contact eventsupport@fhca.org for more information.
Emmett Reed
Chief Executive Officer
Florida Health Care Association
J. Emmett Reed, CAE, has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Florida Health Care Association since 2009, where he is also the appointed CEO of the Association’s advocacy partner, Our Florida Promise. As FHCA’s chief executive, he is responsible for overall operations and directing Association staff to implement the goals and objectives set forth by the Board of Directors. Reed focuses on leading FHCA on an upward trend, strengthening member relations, building successful coalitions to accomplish legislative priorities and promoting new and existing initiatives to help meet members’ quality care and operational needs.
Reed also serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Affiliate of State Health Care Association Executives (ASHCAE) Board of Directors and is a member of the American Health Care Association’s national advocacy group, the Council for Post-Acute Care (CPAC).
Tom Parker
Senior Director of Policy & Reimbursement
Florida Health Care Association
Tom Parker serves as the Senior Director of Policy & Reimbursement for the Florida Health Care Association. On behalf of FHCA, he serves as a liaison to American Health Care Association and FHCA Reimbursement Committee and represents long term care providers before the Florida Legislature, AHCA, DOEA, CMS, and other entities regarding issues of reimbursement and health care finance policy.
Toby Philpot
Lead Lobbyist
Floridian Partners
Toby Philpot serves as FHCA's Lead Lobbyist, managing the Association's external lobby team, legislative priorities and political strategy activities. A member of the Floridian Partners team, Mr. Philpot is a health care policy expert and veteran political strategist who’s practice focuses on assisting Floridian’s health care client’s with their legislative and executive advocacy needs.
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. 
Dan Frenden
FHCA Legislative Committee Chair
Dan Frenden, who has more than 20 years’ experience in long term care, has served as an FHCA District President and is currently FHCA's Region III Vice President on the Board of Directors. He is an active member of FHCA’s Legislative Committee and Florida Leaders alumni group. Frenden regularly participates in FHCA’s Lobby Wednesdays, an annual grassroots initiative that brings long term care professionals to Florida’s Capitol in Tallahassee to connect with lawmakers. Frenden is also known for consistently hosting policymakers at his facility to give them a first-hand perspective of the current long term care environment. His unique ability to share meaningful stories with legislators about quality, the changing resident population and critical workforce issues have consistently strengthened FHCA’s presence at the Florida Capitol and beyond.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/05/2025 at 1:30 PM (EST)
This virtual, live training will will provide attendees with the tools to develop emotionally secure environments for residents in their care. Learn the the building blocks to craft a trauma-informed approach to patient care, including a detailed overview of the definitions of trauma, the current regulatory requirements for patient care, and the clinical insights needed to identify, diagnose, and treat residents who have experienced trauma.
December 5, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm. EST
Virtual, Live TrainingWith over 70% of the U.S. population having survived some kind of traumatic event, a health care provider’s ability to appropriately care for patients with a history of trauma is critical. This virtual, live training will will provide attendees with the tools to develop emotionally secure environments for residents in their care. Presenters Dr. Pari Deshmukh and Deborah Franklin, NHA, will provide the building blocks to craft a trauma-informed approach to patient care, including a detailed overview of the definitions of trauma, the current regulatory requirements for patient care, and the clinical insights needed to identify, diagnose, and treat residents who have experienced trauma.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Learn the “three E’s” of trauma and their significance in understanding patient history and approaching treatment.
- Understand the regulatory guidance related to trauma informed care.
- Gain clinical perspectives for treating residents from a Trauma- Informed Care perspective.
Presenter(s): Deborah Franklin, Sr. Director of Quality Affairs, Florida Health Care Association, and Dr. Pari Deshmukh, CEO & Medical Director, Balanced Wellbeing
This program offers a total of 2 computer-based contact hours. Attendees must complete the post-test by December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST to receive CEUs. FHCA will post contact hours to CE Broker by December 22, 2025.
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 receive discount pricing.
- 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.
- If you have forgotten your password, click here.
- Email the FHCA Event Team if you need assistance.
Deborah Franklin
Senior Director of Quality Affairs
Florida Health Care Association
Deborah Franklin is the Senior Director of Quality Affairs for the Florida Health Care Association. Deborah has a Masters of Health Administration and is a nursing home administrator with over thirty years in long term care sector. Deborah is responsible for leading the Association's internal quality department while pioneering initiatives on quality improvement in long term care. She works in conjunction with the association's Board of Directors, Quality Cabinet and associated committees to develop, plan and implement long term care quality and educational programs to support members with their pursuit of providing high-quality, person-centered care. Additionally, Deborah is the key liaison with the executive and legislative branches, state and federal health care agencies on long term care survey and regulatory issues. Dr. Pari Deshmukh
CEO & Medical Director
Balanced Wellbeing
Dr. Pari Deshmukh is a highly respected triple board-certified psychiatrist and CEO of Balanced Wellbeing, one of Florida's largest post-acute psychiatry companies. With over 145 full-time mental health providers serving more than 450 facilities, Dr. Deshmukh brings extensive expertise in meeting the complex needs of geriatric patients. His passion for improving the quality of life for residents drives his commitment to providing exceptional training and support to healthcare professionals.
This event will be delivered via a two-hour virtual, live training session on December 5, 2025, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. EST.
• Accessing the Event: Registered attendees will receive an email by December 3 with instructions on how to access the virtual training, which will be broadcast via Zoom.
• Post-Test Deadline: Attendees must complete the post-test by December 19, at 4:00 p.m. EST to receive CEUs.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 11/21/2025
This virtual training will support the skilled nursing center team’s understanding of the before, during and after-survey process and help instill confidence in working with surveyors and responding effectively if questions or issues arise.
Virtual, Live Training
Skilled nursing center surveys can be overwhelming; however, proper planning and preparing your team throughout the year can make for a successful survey. Centers can do this by maintaining a state of readiness, making advanced and ongoing preparations, and training staff to understand their role when it comes to interacting with surveyors. This virtual training will support your team’s understanding of the before, during and after-survey process and help instill confidence in working with surveyors and responding effectively if questions or issues arise. Attendees will hear from the Agency for Health Care Administration and other long term care experts, who will share the information needed to gain knowledge and an understanding of how to lead their team to better understand their roles, while also reviewing best practices for successful survey outcomes.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the types of survey and the regulation requirements that must be met.
- Review the survey process – anticipating survey visits, what documents/materials/reports are required immediately, steps in the event of a citation, post-survey evaluation and corrections if needed.
- Examine the keys to internal preparation and considerations for staff and outline best practices to ready staff to respond to the arrival of survey teams.
- Address responding to a citation and CMS guidelines that identify a potential Immediate Jeopardy citation.
Presenter(s): Robin Bleier, President/CEO, RB Health Partners, Inc., Vernon Zeger, Vice President of Operations, The Lilac Health Group, and Mary Maloney, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Please be advised that the information presented in this program is accurate as of 11/21/25. On-Demand viewers should be mindful that some details may have changed since the original recording.
Attendees will earn a total of 2 computer-based CEUs. FHCA will post contact hours from the virtual, live training each Friday.
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 receive discount pricing.
- 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.
- If you have forgotten your password, click here.
- Email the FHCA Event Team if you need assistance.
Robin Bleier
President/CEO
RB Health Partners, Inc.
Robin A. Bleier RN, HCRM, LNC, is President/CEO of RB Health Partners, Inc. She has 40 years of health care experience, 30 of which are in long term care. Robin's passion is teaching and training with a focus on risk management as a means to help improve quality and resident outcomes while increasing long term care professional's work satisfaction. Robin worked as a nursing assistant, LPN, RN, DON, regional nurse, CCO, and COO. She now owns and operates RB Health Partners, Inc. (RBHPs) a long-term care consultancy firm for the past 20 years. RBHPs employs an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and consultants to support long term care providers meet their quality improvement goals.
Vernon Zeger
Vice President of Operations
The Lilac Health Group
Vern Zeger has been in long term care as a leader since 1997. He has led teams to receive multiple Quality awards, five star ratings and small business of the year for multiple facilities. Vern is a member of the Survey and Regulatory Committee as well as the Finance Committee. He is the VP of Multi-facilities and has been actively engaged in FHCA as a board member, district president and other committees as needed. Vern has impacted many nursing home administrators as a mentor and preceptor.
Mary Maloney
Chief - Bureau of Field Operations
Agency for Health Care Administration
Mary Maloney is the Chief of the Bureau of Field Operations in the Agency for Health Care Administration. She has been employed at the Agency for over 35 years. Mary is a Registered and Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and board certified as a Gerontological Nutrition Specialist. She is based out of the Clearwater office and her agency experience includes conducting surveyor training, quality improvement activities, assisting with Agency legislation, and health facility surveys. Her expertise is nursing home regulation, as well as hospitals, assisted living facilities, and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Mary earned her master’s degree in public health with emphasis in health education and public health nutrition from University of South Florida. She has held numerous leadership and board positions with district and state dietetic associations. She has also given many presentations to a variety of professional organizations and co-authored professional journal articles and textbooks. She enjoys crafts, learning foreign languages, and cooking international cuisine in her leisure time.
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This on-demand webinar will address current guidelines for Turberculosis screening for both residents and staff, which may provide a less complicated procedure that could save facilities time and money while effectively screening.
As part of a skilled nursing facility's comprehensive infection control and prevention plan, it is a requirement to screen staff and residents for tuberculosis. Many facilities either do too little or too much, making the process ineffective and noncompliant. This on-demand webinar discusses the most current guidelines for properly screening residents and staff, which may provide a less complicated procedure that could save facilities time and money while effectively screening.
Learner Objectives
- Learn the current guidelines for screening healthcare workers for Tuberculosis in Florida.
- Learn the current guidelines for screening skilled nursing facility residents for Tuberculosis in Florida.
- Access CDC guidelines.
No CEUs are offered for this on-demand program.
Presenters: A.C. Burke, RB Health Partners, Inc.
COST: Free to FHCA members only
Instructions to Register:
- Review the FHCA registration policies.
- FHCA members will need to log in using their portal credentials to receive discount pricing.
- 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.
- If you have forgotten your password, click here.
- Email the FHCA Event Team if you need assistance.
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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Today’s seniors are seeking care environments that go beyond traditional models, blending quality care with a wide array of hospitality inspired services and amenities. This on-demand webinar will address how a hospitality-centered approach can attract prospective residents, and increase resident satisfaction and loyalty, while also building a service-focused culture among staff.
Today’s seniors are seeking care environments that go beyond traditional models, blending quality care with a wide array of hospitality inspired services and amenities. They value comfort, convenience, and experiences that mirror those offered in the broader hospitality industry. Senior living providers can meet these expectations by training staff in guest service culture, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, delivering personalized experiences, and nurturing a strong sense of community to create meaningful, enriching lifestyles. This on-demand webinar will address how a hospitality-centered approach can attract prospective residents, and increase resident satisfaction and loyalty, while also building a service-focused culture among staff. Embracing this hospitality culture not only enhances service excellence and resident satisfaction but also helps providers maintain a competitive edge by exceeding the evolving expectations of residents and their families.
Learner Objectives
- Define and explain core principles of hospitality culture and its relevance in senior living.
- Understand how a hospitality-centered approach can attract prospective residents and increase resident satisfaction and loyalty.
- Explore methods to build positive and service-focused culture among staff.
- Learn how to assess resident satisfaction levels and implement hospitality-driven strategies to elevate resident experience.
No CEUs are offered for this on-demand program.
Presenters: Suja Chaulagain, PhD, MBA, MHCM, Associate Professor at Rosen College of Hospitality Management
COST: Free to FHCA members only
Instructions to Register:
- Review the FHCA registration policies.
- FHCA members will need to log in using their portal credentials to receive discount pricing.
- 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.
- If you have forgotten your password, click here.
- Email the FHCA Event Team if you need assistance.
Suja Chaulagain, PhD, MBA, MHCM
Associate Professor
Rosen College of Hospitality Management at University of Central Florida
Dr. Suja Chaulagain is an Associate Professor at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida. She holds a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management from UCF, along with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Care Management (MHCM), and Bachelor of Health Care Management (BHCM) degree. Dr. Chaulagain’s research focus is on the areas of the integration of hospitality and health care, hospitality experience in care settings, elderly consumer behavior in the hospitality and healthcare industries, senior housing and relocation, and medical and wellness tourism. Dr. Chaulagain has held various management positions in healthcare, hospitality and retail industry. With expertise in bridging healthcare and hospitality, Dr. Chaulagain is committed to elevating the senior living experience through research including relocation decisions, resident satisfaction, safety, and sense of community. In her current position, she teaches courses such as Senior Living and Lifestyle Community Management, Guest Services, Hospitality Communications, and Human Resource Management. She is an active member of professional associations including the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), and the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA).
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Many questions occur related to identifying and managing unwanted parasitic infestations. This on-demand webinar training provides and overview to help identify and understand transmission for nursing centers' nursing, housekeeping, and maintenance teams. Presenter: A.C. Burke, RB Health Partners, Inc.
As part of a nursing center's comprehensive infection control and prevention plan, it is important to make sure the center's teams are looking for the potential of parasitic infections every day. Does your staff know the differences between bed bugs, lice, and scabies? FHCA has partnered with A.C. Burke of RB Health Partners, Inc. to offer this on-demand training program to help centers identify these infections before they become widespread infestations. Early detection and prevention will make sure your teams are well prepared to identify any concerns.
Learner Objectives
- Identify the differences between scabies, bed bugs and lice.
- Identify measures to prevent the spread of scabies, bed bugs and lice.
No CEUs are offered for this on-demand program.
Presenters: A.C. Burke, RB Health Partners, Inc.
COST: Free to FHCA members only
Instructions to Register:
- Review the FHCA registration policies.
- FHCA members will need to log in using their portal credentials to receive discount pricing.
- 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.
- If you have forgotten your password, click here.
- Email the FHCA Event Team if you need assistance.
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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These FHCA members-only resources are available to support long term care providers with hurricane preparedness, response and recovery.
These FHCA members-only resources are available to support long term care providers with hurricane preparedness, response and recovery. Facilities are reminded that these resources are not replacements for a facility’s comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) or Emergency Operations Plan. Special thanks to FHCA's Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety Committee members for assistance in developing these resources.
Products include:
- LTC Facility Hurricane Planning Checklist
- Plant Operations Hurricane Planning Checklist
- Utility Failure Response Guide
- Sample Facility Transfer Agreement
- LTC Hazard Vulnerability Analysis Sample Tool
- All Hazards Exercise Planning & After Action Report
COST: FREE to FHCA Members Only
Instructions to Access:
- FHCA members will need to log in using their portal credentials to access complimentary products.
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- *In some cases, members-only products will offer instant registration upon your log in.
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This August 27, 2025, webinar highlights how one organization found success in developing their employee mentorship program by making individuals feel valued as an integral part of their culture and team. Providers will learn the importance of mentorship and best practices for establishing a successful program in their organization.
Mentorships among health care workers can help enhance individuals’ performance, strengthen employee retention and engagement, promote collaboration among the interdisciplinary team and build a stronger community. In this webinar, attendees will learn how Mission Health Communities has found success in developing their employee mentorship program by making individuals feel valued as an integral part of their culture and team. From training existing employees to become mentors to helping new employees feel confident in their role, this webinar will highlight the importance of mentorship and offer best practices for establishing a successful program in your organization.
Speaker: Cheri Kauset, VP Customer Experience and Communications with Mission Health Communities
COST: FREE to FHCA Members
*No CEUs are provided for this program.
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.*
- *In some cases, members-only webinars will offer instant registration upon your log in.
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- Email the FHCA Event Team if you need assistance.
Sponsored By:
Cheri Kauset
VP Customer Experience and Communications
Mission Health
Cheri serves as Vice President of Customer Experience and Communications at Mission Health Communities. She is an accomplished marketing and communications executive with over 25 years of experience in the senior care industry. With a proven track record in brand development, customer experience enhancement, and employee engagement, she is responsible for developing and implementing Mission Health's employee engagement programs, recruitment, and retention initiative an leads their initiatives to enhance customer and employee satisfaction across 50 health centers in six states.
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FHCA's Workforce Webinar Series offer solutions to help address the workforce challenges that nursing centers and assisted living facilities are experiencing today. Topics focus on recruitment, retention and engagement strategies, as well as partnership building to attract and train staff. Webinars are offered live and on-demand and are free to FHCA members only.
FHCA's Workforce Webinar Series offer solutions to help address the workforce challenges that nursing centers and assisted living facilities are experiencing today. Topics focus on recruitment, retention and engagement strategies, as well as partnership building to attract and train staff. Webinars are offered live and on-demand and are free to FHCA members only.
Webinars in this series include:
- Long Term Strategies to Address Nursing Workforce Challenges: March 6 at 1:30 p.m. EST
- Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: May 8 at 1:30 p.m. EST
- Mentorships in Healthcare: August 27 at 1:30 p.m. EST
- Building Bridges, Changing Lives: A Practical Approach to Workforce Development and Community Collaboration: recording now available
- Building Teamwork, Motivation and Communication to Strengthen Your Workforce: The Quality Award Ripple Effect: recording now available
- Overtime, Burnout, Turnover: Strategies to Improve Your Center’s Culture and Bottom Line: recording now available
- From CNA to QMA and Other Legislative Updates to Support LTC Career Advancement: recording now available
COST: Free to FHCA Members
*No CEUs are provided for these programs.
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This specialized training offers six hours of in-depth sessions focused on Life Safety Code compliance and survey preparedness—key components in protecting the health and safety of skilled nursing center residents and staff.
Life Safety code compliance and survey preparation are a crucial part of the health and well-being of skilled nursing center residents and staff. FHCA's 2025 Life Safety Program will provide six hours of training sessions on life safety code compliance with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Life Safety Leads, Eddie Alday and John Altherr, as well as other AHCA Fire Protection Specialists, with FHCA’s Life Safety Consultant Clinton Slier with Integrity Life Safety Systems. Presenters will guide attendees through the most cited tags and offer insights to aid providers in achieving compliance with the many facets of the life safety code. This training is designed for physical plant operators of all backgrounds and experience levels, as well as stakeholders responsible for the physical plant and emergency preparedness of Florida skilled nursing centers.
Learner Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the most common deficiencies cited in life safety recertification surveys.
- Learn the requirements for the compliant maintenance of key systems, like fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, emergency generators, fire and corridor doors and more.
- Learn key elements of state and federal emergency preparedness compliance.
Presenters: Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Life Safety Leads Eddie Alday and John Altherr, additional AHCA Fire Protection Specialists, and Clinton Slier, FHCA Life Safety Consultant with Integrity Life Safety Systems.
Attendees will earn a total of 6 computer-based CEUs for the program. FHCA will post contact hours weekly.
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. Contact the FHCA Event Team at (850) 224-3907 or eventsupport@fhca.org with any questions.
COST: $290 FHCA members | $350 Nonmembers
Instructions to Register:
- Review the FHCA registration policies.
- FHCA members will need to log in using their portal credentials to receive discount pricing.
- 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.
- * If you are paying by check, please download this form to mail payment to FHCA.
- If you have forgotten your password, click here.
- Email the FHCA Event Team if you need assistance.
Eddie Alday
Life Safety Lead
Agency for Health Care Administration
Eddie Alday has been with the Agency for Health Care Administration since December 2012. Currently, Eddie is the Bureau of Field Operations Life Safety Code Lead. He is responsible for providing oversight, instruction and development of quality assurance activities for the life safety code program within the Bureau of Field Operations. Eddie served 24 years in the US Army as a Combat Engineer; he has degrees in Business and Construction Management. Certifications: Florida Fire Safety Inspector I, II, Pro Board Fire Safety Inspector I. II, and International Code Fire Inspector II, Master Certification in Code Enforcement, Plans Reviewer, Building Official, ICC Building Inspector and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Technical Committee Member.
John Altherr
Fire / Life Safety Lead
Agency for Health Care Administration
John Altherr joined the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in September 2013. Currently he serves as a Life Safety Code Lead within the Division of Health Quality Assurance. As the Agency’s Life Safety Code Lead, he is responsible for providing oversight, instruction and development of quality assurance activities for the Agency’s Life Safety Code Survey program. Prior to joining AHCA, Mr. Altherr was a General Manager with Northwest Airlines Inc., ground operations division and retired after 20-years of service. He has a degree in Business Management with a focus in aviation. Certifications include Florida Fire Inspector I, Pro Board Fire Safety Inspector, and Plans Reviewer.
Clinton Slier
Life Safety Code Advisor
Integrity Health Care Systems, Inc.
Clinton Slier is a Life Safety and Environment Specialist and has been with Integrity Health Care Systems since August of 2017. Clinton holds a Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) certification from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers, as well as a Certified Health Safety Professional for Health Care (CLSS-HC) certification from the NFPA. He provides clients in Florida, Texas, Indiana, and Tennessee with comprehensive Life Safety pre-surveys, along with continued support in interpreting and compliance with the regulatory rules, codes, and standards. His areas of focus include the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, NFPA 25 and NFPA 13 for Sprinkler System standards, NFPA 110 for Emergency Power Systems, NFPA 70 for Electrical Codes, NFPA 72 for Fire Alarm Codes, NFPA 96 for Commercial Kitchen Standards, NFPA 80 and 105 for compliant Fire and Smoke Door inspections, NFPA 10 for Fire Extinguisher Standards, OSHA regulations, Emergency Preparedness documentation and preparation, and Water Systems Management and Legionella prevention program development.
Joe Rimes
joe.rimes@apg.company
(727) 530-0077
https://www.apg.company/life-s...
Fire alarm service, maintenance and installation, access control,
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