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Session 62 | Preceptor Provider Program
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Type/Topic: Specialty Training
Room Location: Celebration 3 & 4
Session Summary
This six (6) hour Preceptor Training meets the requirements of 64B10-16.0025(2), FAC. This session will be an interactive training program to qualify attendees to become preceptors and help shape the careers of new long term care administrators. Additional registration fees are required for this program. Lunch is included.
Presenters
Deborah Franklin
Senior Director of Quality Affairs | Florida Health Care Association
About the Presenter
Deborah Franklin is the Senior Director of Quality Affairs for the Florida Health Care Association. Deborah has a Master's of Health Administration and is a nursing home administrator with over thirty years in the 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 in their pursuit of providing high-quality, person-centered care. Additionally, Deborah is the key liaison with the executive and legislative branches, and state and federal health care agencies on long term care survey and regulatory issues.
Cary Smith
President and CEO | Orion Post-Acute Care Consultants
About the Presenter
With over three decades of leadership in long-term and post-acute care, Cary Smith is a powerhouse in operational excellence and a trusted voice in healthcare transformation. As a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and the driving force behind Orion Post Acute Care Consultants, Cary brings unmatched expertise in optimizing operations, enhancing regulatory compliance, and leading with compassion. A passionate advocate for people-first care models, Cary is widely recognized as a thought leader, dynamic speaker, and inspiring mentor. Her work centers on streamlining systems for better outcomes, empowering staff at every level, and reimagining care transitions to elevate quality across the continuum. Cary’s insights have influenced industry-wide initiatives, and her mission is clear: build smarter, stronger, and more human healthcare environments—where operational efficiency and exceptional care go hand in hand.
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 Baldrige Quality awards, five-star ratings and small business of the year for the community. Vern is a member of the Survey and Regulatory Committee and has been actively engaged in FHCA as a board member, VP of multiple facilities, and other committees as needed. Vern has impacted many nursing home administrators as a mentor and preceptor.
Susan Anderson
Director of Regulatory Affairs | Florida Health Care Association
About the Presenter
Susan Anderson currently serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Florida Health Care Association. In this position, she concentrates on supporting the legislative, regulatory, and policy activities on behalf of association members for nursing centers and assisted living facilities. Ms. Anderson has experience in senior housing and in developing public policy positions and advising on regulatory compliance. Ms. Anderson is an active member of the Florida Bar.