FSLA Wins Rule Challenge Victory for Assisted Living Providers
September 12, 2018On August 30, 2018, Florida Senior Living Association (FSLA) received the final order from the Division of Administrative Hearings on its challenge to many of the rules for assisted living community operations found in Rule 58A-5, Florida Administrative Code. The administrative law judge determined 13 separate rule provisions were invalid.… Read more
Regulatory Update
September 7, 2018There are several important regulatory deadlines coming up soon for our industry; please make sure you are planning for the following: (1) Quarterly progress reports for implementation of generators At this time, all assisted living providers either should have implemented an approved Emergency Power Plan or have been granted the… Read more
Florida Senior Living Association Announces Success in Rule Challenge Case
August 30, 2018The Florida Senior Living Association (FSLA) today announced a significant win after receiving the ruling from the Division of Administrative Hearings on its challenge to recently enacted rules for assisted living community operations found in Rule 58A-5, Florida Administrative Code. The administrative law judge determined 14 separate rule provisions were… Read more
HRA Director of Hospitality Wins FSLA Conference Culinary Competition
August 14, 2018At its 2018 Senior Living Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, the FSLA hosted its first ever culinary competition, and the participants brought the heat! Out of six chefs, Anthony Polito of Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA) was crowned the winner and took the trophy back to the new HarborChase of Dr. Phillips in… Read more
Sen. Grimsley Receives Legislator of the Year Award
July 26, 2018The FSLA was honored to present Senator Denise Grimsley (R-Lake Placid) with our Legislator of the Year Award at the 2018 Senior Living Conference. For more than a decade, Senator Grimsley has been a dedicated public servant and has brought her expertise in health care to the Florida House and… Read more
FL Dept. of Revenue Issues Sale Tax Exemption for Purchase of Emergency Energy Equipment
May 25, 2018The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued Emergency Rule12AER18-02, F.A.C. to provide a sales tax exemption for equipment used to generate emergency electric energy for nursing homes and assisted living communities. The sales tax exemption must be redeemed before September 23, 2018. If you have already purchased emergency electric energy equipment,… Read more
Florida 2018 Legislative Wrap-Up
April 30, 2018Florida’s legislative session is complete for 2018 and will not take place again until March 2019. The 2018 session was dominated by the tragic loss of life that occurred in the wake of Hurricane Irma and the shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School. The end of session produced legislation… Read more
FL Dept. of Health Offers Influenza Information, Education
January 25, 2018From the Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control & Health Protection: Influenza activity levels are high across both the state and the nation. Florida is currently experiencing a moderately severe influenza season. Emergency department and urgent care center visits for adults aged 65 years and older for influenza-like illness increased… Read more
Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Associations Support Governor Scott’s Proposal that all Facilities have Emergency Generators
January 23, 2018January 23, 2018: Governor Rick Scott announced today that the Florida Health Care Association, Florida Senior Living Association, LeadingAge Florida and the Florida Assisted Living Association have agreed to support the Governor’s rule to have emergency generators to power their air conditioning units during emergencies. These associations, which represent thousands… Read more
Update: Florida’s Emergency Generator Rules
January 8, 2018In September 2017, Florida Governor Rick Scott issued emergency rules requiring all nursing homes and assisted living facilities (ALFs) to install generators capable of powering air conditioning systems for 96 hours within 60 days, and required facilities to maintain sufficient fuel to run the generators for 96 hours onsite. Facilities… Read more
Join us for Legislative Days at the Capitol in 2018
December 8, 2017Florida Senior Living Association’s Legislative Advocacy Days is a great opportunity to learn the legislative process as well as to educate legislators about the effect of current proposed legislation on senior living in Florida. You will receive CEs for this event while networking with fellow executive directors, the FSLA Board,… Read more
Political Committee Call to Action
December 4, 2017The 2018 Florida Legislative Session is expected to be challenging and hectic considering the slew of emergency preparedness bills in addition to the normal bills we see that that could have a huge impact on senior living. Since the 2018 session starts on January 9, the Florida Senior Living Association… Read more
New Name, New Mission
November 17, 2017We’re excited to announce an important change at FL Argentum. As of today, we will be known as the Florida Senior Living Association. This name change will better reflect what we do and the people we serve throughout the state. Our mission is to serve professionally managed communities that provide choice,… Read more
DOEA Publishes Supplement Rule 58AER17-2
October 13, 2017Yesterday, the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) filed rule 58AER17-2 Variances from Emergency Rule 58AER17-1 – Procedures Regarding Emergency Environmental Control for Assisted Living Facilities. In explanation of the rule, DOEA stated, “58AER17-2 is a supplement to the Emergency Rule and outlines the rule variance process where, under extreme circumstances beyond a facility’s control,… Read more
Updated Q&A Regarding Emergency Rule
October 10, 2017AHCA and DOEA have provided a link to an updated Q&A document with answers to questions received, a Frequently Asked Questions document regarding requests for a waiver or variance of portions of the rule, and a NEW County Emergency Management Agency Q&A document. Links to the licensure web pages, as… Read more
Request for Temporary Injunction Against Emergency Rule
October 3, 2017Yesterday evening, we filed a petition with the First District Court of Appeal (DCA) to ask for a temporary injunction against the Governor’s Emergency Rule, 58AER17-1. This action is coordinated with our filing at the Division of Administrative Hearings to challenge the rule itself. Download a copy of the petition… Read more
Emergency Rule Q&A Update
October 2, 2017This evening, AHCA and DOEA provided an updated to the Q&A document originally issued September 21st. They also created an FAQ document regarding Petitions for Variance or Waiver of an Agency Rule. These documents can be found on AHCA’s Assisted Living Facility webpage under Notices/Updates. While we support the Governor’s objective to provide generators for emergency… Read more
Challenge to Emergency Rule Files
September 29, 2017On September 16, Governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) to issue anemergency rule requiring assisted living communities and nursing homes to obtain emergency generator power and fuel to support and sustain operations for at least 96 hours… Read more
Emergency Rule Q&A
September 22, 2017Most of you have probably heard about the Governor’s emergency rule requiring emergency generator power at assisted living facilities throughout the state. We understand many of you have questions, and we have reached out to the Governor and his agencies for clarification. We spoke with regulatory staff from the Agency for Health… Read more
Emergency Rule Update
September 19, 2017We applaud Governor Scott and his staff for their efforts to keep seniors safe during Hurricane Irma. We also thank Justin Senior, Secretary, AHCA, Molly McKinstry, Deputy Secretary and their entire team for their extraordinary service and volunteer efforts. We would also like to congratulate every assisted living provider who worked diligently… Read more
Summary of Emergency Rule
September 16, 2017A Notice of Emergency Rule, 58AER17-1 Procedures Regarding Emergency Environmental Control for Assisted Living Facilities, was filed today by the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) at the direction of Governor Scott. A similar emergency rule was filed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) concerning nursing homes. The emergency… Read more