Upcoming Webinar:

PROTECTING LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS IN FLORIDA:

​STATUTORY AND PRACTICAL TOOLS

OCTOBER 18, 2023
​12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
​Sponsors:  Florida Department of Elder Affairs,  Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid,
Bay Area Legal Services, Center for Medicare Advocacy & Florida Health Justice Project

​This webinar will provide a practical roadmap and tools for representing long-term care residents facing a variety of residency-related issues, including involuntary discharge and termination or reduction in needed therapies, as well as those to address other civil legal needs such as drafting or revoking a durable power of attorney (DPOA). Presenters will also address legal options related to assisted living facility (ALF) discharges in light of current Florida law and consider potential statutory changes to enhance residents’ protections.

Training Information

  • Agenda
  • Presenter Bios
  • Training Materials (will be posted as of October 17, 2023)
  • PowerPoint​  (will be posted as of  October 18, 2023 )
  • CLE credit will be provided.
  • Recording (will be posted after the webinar on October 18, 2023) 

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