innovative therapy equipment to help residents rehabilitate and get back home faster are other examples of how new technologies can improve efficiency as well as patient outcomes. LOOKING AHEAD Our mission to find innovative solutions to improve care and overcome key challenges in the profession took the stage this July during the FHCA 2024 Annual Conference & Trade Show, the largest and leading long-term care conference in the southeast. This signature event featured five keynotes and 58 Continuing Education sessions, 280+ exhibits and several networking opportunities.Attendees learned from experts, made key connections, shared ideas and recognized the healthcare heroes who are making positive strides in quality every day. Despite the challenges that exist in long-term care, Florida continues to outpace the nation in the standard of care provided to seniors and people with disabilities, as shown on FHCA’s Long Term Care Quality Dashboard. Florida is a leader in nurse staffing, ranking above the national median in registered nurse staffing and total daily nurse staffing hours, and ranking third among large states. Additionally, over 70% of care centers in Florida have earned a CMS 4-star or 5-star Quality Measures Rating, while 75% of nursing centers have been awarded one or more Quality Recognitions. Through meaningful investments, innovation and collaboration, Florida can continue to offer gold standard care that meets the evolving needs of our state’s seniors and people with disabilities, promotes resident and family choice, supports recruitment and retention of long-term caregivers, and incentivizes centers to provide the highest quality of care. 6 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08
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