Continuing Education Sessions

Session 0 | Nursing Home Administrator 101

Day: Sunday, July 21
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Type/Topic: Specialty Training
Room Location: Conway

Session Summary

This six-hour training is for new administrators with five years or less experience and is designed to motivate and develop the skills needed to become a great leader. Attendees will also make valuable connections through the program's networking opportunities. The training will focus on leadership, financial, legal and regulatory, life safety, survey readiness and quality improvement skills. Hear from long term care leaders as they discuss best practices and tools for the administrator to be successful. Nursing home administrators are responsible for leading the team to ensure regulations are met and quality of care is of the highest standard. This course will provide a foundation for new administrators and serve as a refresher for seasoned administrators. Registration includes lunch, breaks, a resource reference manual and 6 CEUs.

Presenters

Deborah Franklin

Senior Director of Quality Affairs | Florida Health Care Associaton

About the Presenter

Deborah Franklin is the Senior Director of Quality Affairs for the Florida Health Care Association. Deborah has a Masters of Health Administration and is a nursing home administrator with over thirty years in long term care sector. Deborah is responsible for leading the Association's internal quality department while pioneering initiatives on quality improvement in long term care. She works in conjunction with the association's Board of Directors, Quality Cabinet and associated committees to develop, plan and implement long term care quality and educational programs to support members with their pursuit of providing high-quality, person-centered care. Additionally, Deborah is the key liaison with the executive and legislative branches, state and federal health care agencies on long term care survey and regulatory issues.

Clinton Slier

Life Safety Code Advisor | Integrity Health Care Systems, Inc.

About the Presenter

Clinton Slier is an NPFA Certified Life Safety Specialist for Health Care, a certified health care safety professional, and a consultant with Integrity Health Care Systems. He is passionate about life safety and assisting others to understand the life safety codes and standards.

Amina Dubuisson

Vice President of Clinical Services | Ventura Services

About the Presenter

Amina Dubuisson has been a nurse for over 24 years. She earned an Associate of Science degree in nursing from Miami Dade College and become a Registered Nurse. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing, Business Administration and Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix; and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University. She is currently the Vice-President of Clinical Services at Ventura Services of Florida, Inc. She is the Vice Co-Chair of the Senior Clinicians Council from the Florida Health Care Association. She received the Florida Health Care Association Rising Star in Nursing Award and was recognized as an emerging nurse leader who has demonstrated excellence in nursing and person-centered care practices. She was recognized by Greystone Healthcare Management for her volunteer works in the community. Amina's biggest achievement has been her ability to give back to the community through volunteering and providing care to the underserved population through various Medical Missions and Health Fairs. Every year, she travels to Haiti at least twice in Medical Missions. She believes that everyone has a purpose in life and her purpose is to help people.

Julie Ann Kemman

CEO | Health Care Professional Consulting Services, Inc.

About the Presenter

Julie Ann Kemman has over 30 years of experience in long term care operations and reimbursement and is a Certified Professional Compliance Officer. She is currently the President of Health Care Professional Consulting Services, Inc. and has a passion for serving our profession.

Vernon Zeger

Vice President of Operations | The Lilac Health Group

About the Presenter

Vern Zeger has been in long term care as a leader since 1997. He has led teams to receive Baldridge Quality awards, five star ratings and small business of the year for the community. Vern is Chair of the Survey and Regulatory Committee and has been actively engaged in FHCA as a board member, district president and other committees as needed. Vern has impacted many nursing home administrators as a mentor and preceptor.

Cary Smith

Chief Operating Officer | AdventHealth

About the Presenter

Cary Smith is the Chief Operating Officer for AdventHealth Care Centers, formerly known as Adventist Care Centers. She is a graduate of Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN with a degree in long term care administration. Mrs. Smith has been a licensed nursing home administrator since 1989 in various States including Florida. Her breadth of experience in long term care includes marketing, customer service, training, program development and facility operations. She brings to the organization great passion and commitment to the aging population and the long term care profession.

Karen Goldsmith

Attorney | FHCA's Regulatory Counsel

About the Presenter

Karen Goldsmith currently serves as Florida Health Care Association's Regulatory Counsel and previously served as the association's Legal Counsel since 1980. She represents a number of providers of nursing home and assisted living facilities. She is active on the American Health Care Association Legal Committee and served as its chairman for two terms. She is active in the American Health Lawyers Association. She speaks often on health care and legal issues and has written numerous articles.