FHA News

102 Hospitals Join the Florida Surgical Care Initiative (FSCI) -- 09/02/2010
As of today, 102 hospitals have joined the Florida Surgical Care Initiative (FSCI). Now that this goal has been met the collaborative establishes the largest statewide surgical improvement effort in the country.

Florida Hospital Association Recognizes Hospital Quality Improvements -- 09/03/2010
Florida's Hospitals Focus on Eliminating Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections

Nation's Leading Infectious Diseases Experts Call for Mandatory Flu Vaccine for all Healthcare Personnel -- 09/03/2010
Influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel is a professional and ethical responsibility and non-compliance with healthcare facility policies regarding vaccination should not be tolerated, according to a position paper released by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

FSHSSEMP and IAHSS Join to Offer Combined Seminar -- 09/03/2010
FSHSSEMP and IAHSS are hosting a seminar program November 4 - 5, 2010 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando. This meeting features an outstanding educational program combined with networking and technology opportunities.

Infant / Pediatric Abduction and Abandonment Information Toolkit Seminar Scheduled -- 09/03/2010
The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) is proud to sponsor the Infant / Pediatric Abduction and Abandonment Information Toolkit Seminar.

Low Income Pool Appropriations Spreadsheets Released
Low Income Pool (LIP) spreadsheets showing the appropriations actions of the 2010 Legislature have been released and are now available under the Advocacy Section. These documents show the revised Fiscal Year 2010-11 distributions. There are two distribution models. The 6 month model assumes that the enhanced FMAP rate is not extended and the 12 month model assumes that the enhanced FMAP rate is extended.

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Education Programs and Meetings

09/16/2010	Reducing Interpersonal Conflict in End-of-Life, Futility Care Cases	Webinar	Agenda and Registration Form
09/30/2010	Medicare Provider Enrollment, PECOS, and the CMS-855	Webinar	Agenda and Registration Form
10/01/2010	FAHR Fall Conference	FHA Regional Office	Details coming soon.
10/05/2010	Infant/Pediatric Abduction and Abandonment Seminar (Cocoa Beach)	Cape Canaveral Hospital	Agenda and RSVP Form
10/06/2010	Infant/Pediatric Abduction and Abandonment Seminar (Davie)	Institute Public Safety - Broward College	Agenda and RSVP Form

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Featured Publications

Inpatient Utilization in Florida - 4Q 2009 -- More Info, full report
HMO Trends in Florida - 1Q 2010 -- More Info, full report
FHA's Florida HMO Monitor - 1Q 2010 -- More Info, full report
FHA Salary Surveys -- More Info, order form
HMO Market Share - 4Q 2009 -- More Info, order form

For a complete listing of FHA Publications, visit our Reports and Publications page.