Announcing the Ullman Bursa Law Osprey Camera
Kirsten Ullman & Brian Bursa erected an Osprey pole & platform in 2010 at their house in Apollo Beach. The same nesting pair has returned each year to raise a …
Fall injuries in very elderly rising, outcomes may be slightly better
(Reuters Health) – As the elderly population grows in the U.S., an increasing number of patients in their 90s are hospitalized with injuries after falling, but they may be faring …
LeadingAge: Nursing Homes Removed From Con Proposal
Today, the state Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) narrowly passed Proposal 54, which would eliminate the certificate of need for hospitals, nursing homes and hospice, among others – but only after …
PROPOSAL 88 POSTPONED, WILL BE WITHDRAWN
Ullman Bursa Law commends the Constitution Revision Commission’s wise decision to postpone (and hopefully withdraw) this misguided proposal. Dear Members, At today’s meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), Commissioner …
LeadingAge: Generator Rules – Implementation & Compliance Webinar
Thursday, March 22, 2018 – 3:00 pm EST In the last week of the 2018 session, the Legislature ratified permanent generator rules for nursing homes and assisted living facilities, putting in …
FHCA 2018 Legislative Wrap Up
The Legislature officially adjourned today, March 11, to pass the final $88.7 billion budget for the 2018-19 state fiscal year. The extension was needed because the budget requires a 72-hour …
The Florida Legislature Ratifies ALF Generator Requirements
The Florida House recently ratified the the Department of Elder Affairs proposed generator rule. This will allow the Rule to take effect. All ALFs have to obtain an alternate power …
LeadingAge: LEGISLATURE PASSES LEGISLATION RATIFYING NURSING HOME GENERATOR RULES
This week, the Florida Legislature passed legislation ratifying the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (AHCA) rules requiring nursing homes to have generators and 72-hour fuel supplies on site by July …
Join FHCA March 20-22 for Infection Prevention and Control Training
Register by Tuesday, March 13, and make plans to join FHCA’s NIPPing Infections in the Bud training on March 20-22 at the DoubleTree Sunrise Sawgrass Mills, in Sunrise, FL. Infection Prevention and …
Generator Rules Await Legislative Action
Source: News Service of Florida, February 13, 2018 TALLAHASSEE – With time ticking on this year’s session, it’s not clear if Gov. Rick Scott is going to convince the Florida Legislature …