1:00 to 1:05 p.m. EST

FHCA and FALA Welcome Remarks

1:05 to 1:20 p.m. EST

2025 Legislative Forecast: What to Expect

Susan Anderson, Director of Regulatory Affairs
Florida Health Care Association

This session will provide attendees with the inside scoop of what the Florida Legislature is considering in the 2025 legislative session, including an update on legislative leadership. Possible topics impacting assisted living providers will also be discussed.

Anderson concentrates on supporting the legislative, regulatory, and policy activities on behalf of association members for nursing centers and assisted living facilities. She has experience in senior housing and in developing public policy positions and advising on regulatory compliance. Anderson is an active member of the Florida Bar.

1:20 to 1:35 p.m. EST

Recent Rule Changes for DNRO

Kim Broom, Director of Clinical and Risk Management
Florida Health Care Association

This session will discuss rule challenges affecting assisted living providers in relation to Do Not Rescuscitate Orders and best practices.

Broom has been a Registered Nurse for 37 years with 24 years in long term care as a Director of Nursing, Regional Nurse Consultant, and other roles. She is a risk manager and, for six years, was the administrator of a 68-bed assisted living center with an Extended Congregate Care license. She came to FHCA in May of 2017 and is the liaison to Senior Clinicians Council, Risk Compliance Council, Infection Prevention Council, and the Florida Center for Assisted Living (FCAL) Committee.

1:35 to 3:00 p.m. EST

From Confusion to Clarity with Alberta Granger: Understanding Complex ALF Regulations

Alberta Granger, Executive Director of Education and Regulatory Support
Florida Assisted Living Association

In this session, Alberta will clarify complex topics and commonly misunderstood ALF regulations, including service plan requirements, managing adverse incidents, appropriate use and management of assistive devices, physical restraint guidelines, and more. Attendees will gain essential knowledge to ensure compliance and enhance operational effectiveness. The session concludes with a robust Q&A, giving attendees the chance to receive actionable insights on their toughest regulatory questions.

Granger's experiences in health care regulations span over 45 years from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, the Agency for Health Care Administration, and the Florida Assisted Living Association. She is very knowledgeable in the regulations and laws pertaining to assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Granger retired from State Government in 2009 after serving the State of Florida in state government for 35 years.