FALA Announces 2019 Spring Scholarship Winner
Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA) is continuing to be a leader in healthcare services by backing member facilities in the advancement of their employee’s education. As part of these efforts, …
Preparing Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities for the Unexpected When Mother Nature Unleashes Her Fury
By Kirsten K. Ullman, Managing Partner & Founder Every state (as well as the federal government) has detailed rules and regulations regarding emergency preparedness. However, nothing could have prepared the …
FSLA Webinar: What We Learned After Hurricane Irma – New Liabilities and Litigation, Tips and Guidance (2/19/2019)
Hurricane Irma was an unpredictable and unprecedented example of the wrath of mother nature. Never before has such a storm plotted directly up the peninsula of Florida. The aftermath of …
FSLA Webinar: The Arbitration Process – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (2/6/2019)
ALFs and Arbitration: Are they right for your community? In the past 15 years, arbitration has become prevalent in the senior living setting. This webinar will discuss the good, the …
Lawsuits are hurting Florida’s nursing homes and patients | Commentary
By William W. Large, Florida Justice Reform Institute Orlando Sentinel | January 10, 2019 Florida has long been the bullseye for trial lawyers. A recent study of law firm and …
HHS Publishes Guide to Cybersecurity Best Practices
With the aim of helping healthcare entities of all sizes improve their cybersecurity, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a four-volume publication of voluntary best practices. The authors …
Welcome Back, Russ Smith!
Ullman Bursa Law is pleased to announce that Russ Smith has rejoined our outstanding team of attorneys. Since 1990, Russ has defended healthcare providers in both civil and administrative proceedings. …
Senior Living Providers Develop Smarter Pot Policies as Legalization Continues
Crafting marijuana policies in senior housing is tricky, but it’s becoming more important with each passing year. There’s a good chance of at least some marijuana or cannabis product use …
Ullman Bursa Law Obtains Defense Verdict for West Palm Beach Nursing Home
After a grueling two week trial (originally set for just 5 days), Ullman Bursa law has obtained a VERDICT FOR THE DEFENSE…and vindication for the caregivers whom we are honored …
Beyond Millennials: Senior Living Must Now Win Over Generation Z Workers
Senior Housing News – By Tim Regan The leading edge of the “generation Z” age group has joined the U.S. workforce, meaning senior living providers need to be thinking about how …