Florida Health Care Association has awarded Senator Eleanor Sobel
and Representative Larry Ahern the
organization’s Champion for the Elderly Awards. The awards were presented at
FHCA’s Annual Conference in Orlando in recognition of the legislators’ dedication
in the 2014 legislative session to policy issues regarding long-term care
providers and the elderly.
Senator Sobel and Representative Ahern
sponsored Assisted Living Facility (ALF) legislation designed to promote
ALF accountability while preserving quality care and a level of independence
that residents expect from their ALF home. FHCA
thanks the legislators for their efforts advocating for the legislation and
helping to raise the public’s awareness of this important issue. The ALF
proposal will be revisited in the 2015 legislative session.
“Our champions advocate for people who
truly need it, those who rely on such thoughtful leaders to speak on their
behalf,” said Emmett Reed, FHCA Executive Director. “We are proud to recognize
these legislators for the passion they showed during the 2014 session. Their
dedication to quality elder care and contributions to continuous improvement
are truly outstanding.”
Each year, the Champion for the Elderly
Award recognizes those legislators who have championed long-term care issues or
used their leadership in the Legislature to stand up for these needy
Floridians; who support adequate funding for both nursing home resident quality
care and valuable caregiver jobs; who displayed courage on tough issues; and who
championed legislation that ensures a fair and balanced regulatory system for
long term care.
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