Senior Housing News recently published an article making a compelling argument for how the use of “AI” is aiding senior living communities in providing better resident experiences and care. Focused on the experiences of...more
9/12/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) ,
Elder Care ,
Elder Issues ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Machine Learning ,
Nursing Homes ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Senior Housing
A new survey conducted by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care unveiled some encouraging developments in the senior housing industry. The survey, which included responses from owners and executives of 39...more
Senior Housing News recently offered some insights into how senior living communities are addressing the desire of some residents to use marijuana in states where such use has been legalized, while also trying to avoid...more
11/21/2022
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Biden Administration ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Elder Issues ,
Healthcare ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Recreational Use ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Senior Housing
Courtesy of our friends at the Florida Senior Living Association: -
On August 16, 2021, AHCA’s Final Adopted Version of Rules 59A-36.007 .008, & .028, F.A.C., which implement HB 767 (2020) are effective.
Originally...more
The Florida Senior Living Association just released the results from a member survey on COVID-19 Vaccination Practices with interesting results...more
Florida Trend (citing the Tampa Bay Times) recently reported that while 93% of assisted living residents have received at least one dose of the COVD-19 vaccine, vaccination rates of staff are lagging across the state. ...more
Since March, the Division of Emergency Management for the State of Florida has suspended visiting rights at senior living facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic to all but “compassionate care” situations (i.e., end of life...more
The State of Florida appears finally ready to allow visitors to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Soon after the initial outbreak of COVID-19, Florida had issued an emergency order prohibiting visitation to...more
A joint effort between SAGE (www.sageusa.org) and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (www.HRC.org) is resulting in the creation of the “Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)”, which will measure how well senior living...more
Notwithstanding what we consider a well-reasoned and proper ruling by an Administrative Law Judge against Governor Scott’s emergency rule on generators and fuel, cautious senior living facility owners may still want to submit...more
10/31/2017
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Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) ,
Disaster Preparedness ,
Elder Care ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Emergency Rule ,
Florida ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Nursing Homes
Last week, an Administrative Law Judge ruled against the governor and state agencies regulating senior housing communities, finding that the controversial emergency order did not address a true emergency and as written was...more
10/30/2017
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Bodily Injury ,
Elder Care ,
Elder Issues ,
Emergency Rule ,
Executive Orders ,
Florida ,
Health Care Providers ,
Hurricane Irma ,
Long Term Care Facilities ,
Long-Term Care ,
Negligence ,
Nursing Homes ,
Patient Rights ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Skilled Nursing Facility
Florida Argentum has worked with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) to obtain clarification on several matters with respect to Governor Scott’s emergency...more
Following the tragic deaths of eight people at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills in Broward County, Governor Rick Scott has directed the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Florida Department...more