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Amazing 30th Anniversary Convention

Inside FADONA FocusMessage from the President ........................................................................................ 3Regional Reports ..................................................................................................... 4-5The Importance of Policies and Procedures and Following Them ............................ 6Awards Ceremony Highlights FADONA’s Successful 30th Anniversary Carrying the Torch of Leadership 2017 ............................................................. 8-11Shingles Prevention: A Vaccine for Adults 60 and Older — Who Should Get the Shot? .............................................................................. 12Sailing to Your True Leadership Potential Workshop ......................................... 13-14Directory of Alliance Council Members .................................................................. 15Meet Susie Jensvold, FADONA’s New President .................................................... 16

This year’s top honor, the 2017 NurseAdministrator of the Year, was presentedto Jacqueline Hinerman (center) fromOcala Health & Rehab., shown here with(from left) Brian Kidd, Sarah Beam, andDr. Marva Edwards-Marshal fromOPTUMCare and FADONA’sSusie Jensvold and Jean Nelson.

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7 a.m., Monday, Oct. 30, 2017,with stops at Nassau andCococay, Bahamas.

This high-energy workshopfeatures leadership guru Dr.Earl Suttle, best-selling motiva-tional author and speaker,business consultant, founder,and chairman of LeadershipSuccess International. Fourseparate and intensive 90-minute leadership topics will be

featured onboard in sessions totaling sixhours. For more information, see pages 13and 14.

31st Annual ConventionSave the date for FADONA’s 31st Annual

Convention, Carrying the Torch ofLeadership 2018, to be held at the Hilton

D a y t o n a B e a c hOceanfront Resort,Feb. 5-8, 2018!

Members UniteThe FADONA

board appreciates andencourages yourinvolvement so we cancontinue our efforts inenergizing the LTCarena. Our goal is tocontinue to have apositive impact oncare, and increase ourmembership andinfluence. You canassist by inviting yourcolleagues to bemembers if they arenot. You may contact

your FADONA board members or staff asa resource if needed, or for moreinformation on any local or regionalmeetings in your area.

Please check out our FADONA websiteat www.fadona.org for additional newsand updates.Respectfully submitted,

Susie Jensvold, BSN, MHSA, RNPresident �

Susie Jensvold

Message from the PresidentIIIII

Executive BoardPresident: 2017-2019

Susie JensvoldCell: (941) [email protected]

1st Vice President: 2017-2019Betty Barron – (727) 863-5488

[email protected]

2nd Vice President: 2013-2018Norma Collins – (407) 949-4205

[email protected]

Secretary: VACANT

Treasurer: 2017-2019Immediate Past-President

Jean Nelson – (813) [email protected]

RegionalVice Presidents

Region I Vice President: 2017-2019Sharyn Figgins – (850) 313-6325

[email protected]

Region II Vice President: 2012-2018Jacqueline Hinerman – (352) [email protected]

Region III Vice President: 2017-2019Kimberly Biegasiewicz – (352) [email protected]

Region IV Vice President: 2016-2018Bobbi Jo Rivera – (352) 567-3122

[email protected]

Region V Vice President: 2017-2019Elizabeth Borer – (941) 400-7369

[email protected]

Region VI Vice President: 2016-2018Elizabeth Page – (305) 790-2689

[email protected]

Region VII Vice President: 2013-2019Amina Dubuisson – (954) [email protected]

Business OfficeIan L. Cordes, Director of Operations

[email protected] Executive Center Drive, Suite 208

West Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 683-0037 • Fax: (561) 689-6324

FADONA is a state chapter of NADONA, (800) 222-0539.

am excited andhonored to leadFADONA into thenext two years

with the goal of providingmembers and other long-termnurse administrators relevant,quality, and affordable net-working and educationalopportunities. After all, coreFADONA values include:educa t ion , communi ty,advocacy, and technology.

Last year, we enhanced FADONA’smission statement as follows:

FADONA is the leading professionalorganization for current and aspiring leadersthrough professional development andnetworking, board certification andcredentialing, and clinical expertise relatedto the care of patients/residents in the post-acute care continuum.

Its bold new visionstatement states thatFADONA is thepremier organizationfor the advancement ofnursing executives andleaders, to positionthem as key membersof the health carel e a d e r s h i p t e a ma d d r e s s i n g t h econstantly evolvinglandscape and need forinnovation in the post-acute care continuum.

T h e F A D O N Aleadership is passionateabout FADONA’splace in the continuum and its role toprovide members with the necessary toolsto allow them to succeed and excel asprofessionals and as nurse administrators.

Upcoming Leadership CruiseCLEAR YOUR CALENDAR! Sailing

to Your True Leadership Potential workshopis set for Oct. 27-30, 2017. FADONA issailing on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’sMajesty of the Seas from Port Canaveral. Itdeparts 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, and returns

The FADONA leadership

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continuum and its role to

provide members with the

necessary tools to allow

them to succeed and excel

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Region I—Northwest1A—Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa, SantaRosa, Walton, Washington; 1B—Jefferson,Madison, Calhoun, Leon, Taylor, Franklin,Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Liberty, Wakulla

We continue networking and support-ing each other through our email contacts.We can ask the group questions, see howothers are handling specific issues, supporteach other when one is in survey, and sharesurvey results.

Feel free to contact me with questions,ideas, or suggestions for our region at (850)313-6325. If you want to be added to ourcontact list, let me know at [email protected] Figgins, RN, MSNRegion I Vice President �

Region II—Northeast2A—Hamilton, Lafayette, Alachua, Marion,

Clay, Nassau, Suwannee; 2B—Dixie, Union,Putnam, Baker, St. Johns, Columbia, Gilchrist;

2C—Levy, Bradford, Duval, Flagler

We are currently looking for facilitiesto host FADONA meetings in theJacksonville and Ocala areas. This is a greattime to share with your colleagues the

wonderful things you do at your facilities.If you are interested in hosting a meeting,or would like to be on our email list, pleasesend me a message.

Jacqueline Hinerman, phone, (352) 732-2449; email, [email protected] Hinerman, RNRegion II Vice President �

Region III—Centraleast3A—Lake, Osceola, Orange, Seminole

3B—Volusia, Hardee

We are planning local and regionalmeetings and need your help! Contact meat (352) 750-6619 or [email protected] BiegasiewiczRegion III Vice President �

Region IV—Centralwest4A—Hillsborough, Pinellas, Highlands, Polk

4B—Hernando, Sumter, Citrus, Pasco

We are looking for ways to regenerateand come together for support and network-ing opportunities.

If you are interested in getting involved,this is a great way and I am here to assist.Getting together gives area DON and nurseleaders an opportunity to see what’s newin the industry and also leave plenty of timeto network with colleagues.

Pinellas County chapter continues tomeet the second Tuesday of the monthat Banquet Masters in Seminole.

For information, contact:Jeri Reed, President

[email protected] (727) 439-5381Shalika Vitta, Vice President

[email protected] (727) 216-5126Tory Flood, Secretary

[email protected] (727) 858-1268Rhonda Blum, Treasurer

[email protected] (727) 232-6250I am also available to assist in any way

and can be contacted at (352) 567-3122 [email protected]. Iencourage you all to get involved in theevents and meetings occurring within thecounties under Region IV.Bobbi Jo RiveraRegion IV Vice President �

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Sharyn Figgins

Regional Reports

Jacqueline Hinerman

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Kimberly Biegasiewicz

Bobbi Jo Rivera

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ScholarScholarshipshipssAAvvaiailablelable

FADONA is currently acceptingscholarship applications

— including the

NEW Patches BryanNursing

Scholarship Award

— from eligible applicants.

If interested, please go tohttp://fadona.org/scholarship.html

or call the business officeat (561) 683-0037.



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Region V—Southwest5A—Manatee, Charlotte, Collier

5B—Desoto, Lee, Sarasota

We are del ighted to welcomeElizabeth Borer, RN, as the vice presidentfor FADONA Region V.

Liz is the Reg. Director of Clinical Services,Southwest Region for Consulate and wasFADONA’s 2015 Nurse Administrator ofthe Year Award winner. Welcome, Liz!

She can be reached by cell: (941) 400-7369, or [email protected]. �

Region VI—Southeast6A—Palm Beach; 6B—Brevard, Indian River,

St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee;6C—Hendry, Glades

If you would like information on futuremeetings and events for the Palm BeachCounty chapter, please call AndrewRosebrough, PBCDONA communityliaison, at (561) 723-7888 or [email protected].

If you have any other questions for orabout Palm Beach County chapter, please

These are the official online CareerCenters of theFlorida Association Directors of Nursing Administration

and FMDA – The Florida Society forPost-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

www.fadona.org and www.fmda.org.

Amina Dubuisson

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What would you do if youdiscovered the Golden Egg?What would you do if you

discovered the Golden Egg?Visit the CareerCenters atwww.fadona.org and www.fmda.org.

These are the official online CareerCenters of theFlorida Association Directors of Nursing Administration

and FMDA – The Florida Society forPost-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

These CareerCenters are a treasured online resource designed toconnect long-term care industry employers with the largest, most-qualifiedaudience of nurses, nurse administrators, directors of nursing,

medical directors, physicians, physician assistants, andadvanced practice nurses in Florida.

Job Seekers may post their résumé (it’s FREE)— confidentially, if preferred — so employers can actively search for you.Let these CareerCenters help you make your next employment connection!

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call Debbie Grotke, chapter president, at(561) 683-1400; email [email protected].

If you have any questions for or aboutRegion VI, please call me at (305) 790-2689or email [email protected] PageRegion VI Vice President �

Region VII—SoutheastMiami-Dade, Monroe, and Broward Counties

This region runs from Deerfield Beachall the way south to Key West.

Elizabeth Borer

Broward County Chapter For informat ion regarding the

Broward County chapter, call or textHeather Grasso, secretary, BrowardFADONA, at (561) 275-9273 or [email protected].

Miami ChapterThe Miami Chapter welcomes a new

Executive Board. They are:President Claudia Innocent, (954) 647-

5098; 1st Vice-President Anne Museau,(305) 962-9537; 2nd Vice PresidentCharviette Paramore, (786) 660-0170;Treasurer Idel Benjamin, (954) 243-6668;and Secretary Bobbette Sangrado, (917)705-8104.

If you would like to help us develop andenhance our region, contact the chaptersdirectly, or Amina Dubuisson at (954) 790-5171 , o r [email protected].

Amina DubuissonRegion VII Vice President �

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Elizabeth Page



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By Karen L. Goldsmith, Esq.; Goldsmith & Grout, PA

The Importance of Policies and Proceduresand Following Them

or a long time, onlya small number ofpolicies and proce-dures (P&Ps) were

required. Many facilities limitedformal P&Ps to the required onesand had guidance in other formsfor staff in the other areas. Thattime is no more. With the adventof the mega-regulations passedlast year by CMS and effectivebeginning in November 2016, more policiesand procedures than ever are required.

Based on the number of questions wereceive on this subject, it is clear that manyof your facilities have not implemented allof the P&Ps now required. Surveyors areasking for them. Facilities often do not havethem and when they do, they may beincomplete.

At this point in time, we have only theregulations — not their interpretiveguidelines. For those of you new to long-term care, the interpretive guidelines are themeat on the bones of the regulations. Theyprovide guidance to the surveyors as to howto interpret the regulations; the policy thatCMS will follow as to that specificregulation. They are much longer than theregulation itself. Every provider should beintimately familiar with the interpretiveguidelines.

The interpretive guidelines relative to thenew regulations should be out this summer.In the meantime, there is no “pass” onhaving the requi red po l ic ies andprocedures. One approach that you can usenow is to write the P&P following thelanguage in the regulation itself. While thisworks most of the time, some of theregulations require more. A good examplewould be the requirement to allow theresident to appoint a resident representative.A procedure for doing this is not set out inthe regulation itself and will requirepersonalization to your facility.

While some regulatory requirements begfor a detailed procedure, most processes can

be minimal. As you write oramend any P&P, keep in mindtha t i f your s ta ff cannotremember it they will not followit. This invites a citation.

If you put too much detail intoyour P&P, you can create asituation where your facility isheld to a higher standard than thelaw requires. Many of you haveseen citations which include, “the

facility’s policy and procedures requires….This policy and procedure was notfollowed. . .” We call it the deficiency dujour. You have created a deficiency wherenone would have been but for your P&P.

Facilities are required to follow theirpolicies and procedures. The assumption isthat if your P&P requires X+1 and the lawonly requires X, you have made theconscientious decision that because of theunique characteristics of your facility, X+1is necessary. So, do not implement systemsthat require more of you than the law does.

When the interpretive guidelines comeout, you should examine your policies andprocedures to ensure that they follow the

guidelines. Do not be surprised if they donot. Interpretive guidelines often are muchdifferent than what you would expect.

Regardless of what your P&Ps are, theymust be followed. If following them is notpossible or is counterproductive, then youshould amend your P&Ps, not ignore them.Staff should be trained on them from timeto time. You should verify compliance bystaff and keep records. You should beespecially mindful of training of new staff.Very likely, at least some of your processesdiffer from those of their last employer.

Many of our clients like to use a dualprocess — one in which they have policiesand procedures as required and protocolsor guidelines. In some cases, theseguidelines flesh out the P&Ps. In others,there are no P&Ps necessary to reflect thefacility’s expectations of staff. It should beclear to staff that guidelines and protocolsdo not reflect the law or, in some instances,not the community standard. Rather, theyare expectations you have as to how staffshould act under certain circumstances.

Regardless of whether staff is actingunder a P&P or some other form ofguidance, they should be aware thatjustification is required if they act outsidethe requirement. That justification shouldbe documented somewhere and brought toa superior’s attention. This is a critical partof the analysis of how things are done inyour facility.

If you do not think that your P&Ps areadequate, complete, or reflective of theregulatory requirements, bring that tosomeone’s attention. The potential for acitation is greater than ever. It everyone’sjob to practice prevention in our facilities.This makes for a better survey and moreimportantly, better care.

If you have any issues, please feel freeto contact me at (407) 312-4938 [email protected]. If I canhelp, I will be happy to do so. �

If you put too much

detail into your P&P,

you can create a

situation where your

facility is held to a

higher standard than

the law requires.


S U M M E R 2 0 1 7 F A D O N A / L T CFlorida Association Directors of Nursing Administration/LTC

In the Trenches with You!In the Trenches with You!In the Trenches with You!In the Trenches with You!The daily life of a long-term care nurse leader is about managing the next crisis, being constantlyaware of your surroundings, and staying up-to-date on industry changes. At FADONA/LTC, weunderstand, because we’ve walked in your shoes.

Some key points that have an impact with long-term care nurses around the state:

FADONA comprises the LARGEST and most active chapter of NADONA, the NationalAssociation of Directors of Nursing Administration/LTC.

FADONA/NADONA/LTC is the largest educational organization dedicated exclusively to nursingand administration professionals in long-term care and assisted living.

NADONA’s motto is Education, Communication, Service. Everything done by the organizationincorporates these elements.

FADONA is the only professional organization exclusively for and by long-term carenurses in administration in Florida.

FADONA is a great value, affording membership nationally in NADONA, as well as in Floridawith FADONA, for only $125 annually or $230 for two (2) years.

FADONA memberships offer access to our website; our award-winning newsletter, FADONAFocus; and discounted registration fees to local, state, and national educational opportunities.

FADONA enjoys and supports a cooperative relationship with other professional organizations,including Florida Center for Nursing, FNA, FONE, FLGNA, FHCA, FMDA, FLN, QUIN Council,LeadingAge Florida, FL-GAPNA, and many others.

FADONA members are highly flexible, highly trained, and very determined nurse leaders.

FADONA members are constantly putting out fires, with compassion and strength.

FADONA continues to build the professional network — one step at a time.

Professional Certification, CDONA/LTC, is offered through NADONA.

Professional Standards that LTC nurse administrators are held to are set by NADONA.These standards embody the same elements as our motto.

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FADONA’s Principles of ExcellenceIn 2009, “FADONA’s Principles of Excellence for Florida Directors of Nursing & Nurse Administrators”was published to support the provision of long-term health care services that are desired, meaningful,successful, and efficient. They are intended to assist directors of nursing in achieving these objectivesand to guide and inspire creative leadership in LTC.

The principles encourage the director of nursing to follow a reasonable course of action based on currentknowledge, available resources, and the needs of the facility so that effective and safe care can bedelivered. They are aspirational in nature and intended to foster self-appraisal and continuous performanceimprovement. The principles are neither inflexible rules nor requirements of practice.

These guiding principles feature FADONA’s Mission & Vision, Culture of Quality, Resident Care &Quality-of-Life, Caregivers, and Staff Finance.

Florida Association Directors of Nursing Administration/LTC400 Executive Center Drive, Suite 208 • West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 683-0037 • Fax: (561) 689-6324 • www.fadona.org



ADONA’s 30th AnniversaryCarrying the Torch ofLeadership 2017 was aresounding success. The

convention, held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel,March 13-16, hosted more than 200attendees and nearly 70 exhibitors.

The event kicked off with an eight-hourpreconvention workshop on March 13,“NADONA Infection Control & PreventionCertification Prep Course.” With more than90 in attendance, workshop leader J.Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH,MBA, FNP-BC, and Chief Clinical Officerof NADONA, presented a comprehensiveoverview for attendees, many of whom willbe seeking to take NADONA’s nationally-approved Infection Preventionistcertification exam.

Outgoing FADONA President JeanNelson welcomed everyone to theconvention on the official first day: “Thepurpose of our annual convention hasalways been about learning to carry thetorch of leadership as champions of qualitycare, so that we can ultimately improve theenvironment and quality of life for ourresidents.”

She went on to acknowledge and thankthe sponsors, including: OPTUMCare –Grand Sponsor; Consulate Health Care –Welcome Reception; GOJO Industries –Classic Sponsor; Humana – ClassicSponsor; VITAS Health Care – ClassicSponsor; RB Health Partners – LPN &CNA Awards of Excellence; OPTUMCare– Nurse Administrator of the Year Awardand Nurse Administrator Award ofExcellence; Guardian Pharmacy – HotelKey Cards; Corecare Associates – 30th

Anniversary Video Salute; and FADONA’s2017 Platinum Partners and Casino FunNight Sponsors: Airamid Health Services,American Medical Technologies, DrylockTechnologies, GOJO Industries, GuardianPharmacy, Humana, Medline Industries,

MobileX USA/US Laboratories, NewSource Medical, OPTUMCare,PharmScript, RXPERTS Pharmacy,and VITAS Healthcare.

Annual Trade ShowThis year’s successful trade show

also featured a contest of homemade,themed gift baskets and a silentauction. The baskets were judged bya panel of Platinum Partners. The topthree winners were: PartnerCarePharmacy’s basket with the highestbid, Jackie Hinerman with greatestnumber of bids, and Gail Allison withthe best theme — Eggstravaganza.

New Patches BryanMemorial Scholarship Fund

Throughout the years, FADONA hasprovided more than $30,000 in scholarshipsto its members and their staff. In total, the

16 baskets were auctioned off for $1,430,which allows FADONA to continue thistradition. The proceeds from the sale of thisyear’s baskets have been designated for theNEW Patches Bryan Scholarship Fund(more details to be available soon).

By Ian Cordes, Director of Operations

Awards Ceremony Highlights FADONA’s Successful30th Anniversary Carrying the Torch of LeadershipPast-Presidents and Champions of FADONA Recognized

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FADONA’s Awards Ceremonyand 30th Anniversary Video

The highly anticipated Annual AwardsCeremony took place on March 15 andfeatured the 2017 Nurse Administrator of

the Year Award sponsored byOPTUMCare, and the CNA andLPN Awards of Excellencesponsored by RB HealthPartners.

This is the 14th consecutiveyear that OPTUMCare hassponsored the Nurse Admini-strator of the Year Award and theseventh year in a row that RBHealth Partners has sponsoredthe CNA and LPN Awards. Theirsponsorships each year are greatlyappreciated by the association.

Jean Nelson welcomedeveryone with a moving seven-

minute video montage of FADONA’s 30th

A n n i v e r s a r y ( h t t p s : / / y o u t u b e /VVMXvVKTGuw). The video ended witha salute to past-presidents, who were thenintroduced and invited to the stage. Jeansaid a few words about their contributionand legacy. With assistance from Susie

Jean Nelson, honoree Patches Bryan,Greystone Healthcare CFO Ron Swartz,

and Amina Dubuisson

Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony andopening of the Annual Trade Show



Jensvold, Jean gave a beautiful, custom-made 30th Anniversary medallion to: GildaOsborn (1991-1993); Jocelyne Cameau(1995-1997); Margery Shake (1997-2001); Cathy Ates (2001-2007); andBonnie Cruz (2007-2013). At the end,Susie called on Jean Nelson (2013-2017),who was also presented with a medallion.

Presentation of 2017Nurse Administrator ofthe Year Award

Each year, FADONA acknowledges anurse administrator who has demonstrateda high degree of professionalism by mentor-ing and nurturing, as well as showing a

commitment to the standards of nursingpractice and excellence in long-term care.This year, FADONA recognized three excep-tional individuals with two separate awardsfor the Nurse Administrator of Excellence,and one Nurse Administrator of the Year.

OPTUMCare was represented by BrianKidd, Sarah Beam, and Dr. Marva Edwards-

Marshall, who assisted in the presentations.There were many inspiring candidates thisyear. The highest honors were extended tothree of the most impressive nurseadministrators. There were two recipientsfor the 2017 Nurse Administrator Award ofExcellence: Michael Garcia with Darcy Hallof Life Care in West Palm Beach, and NicoleVega with Majestic Oaks at John KnoxVillage in Orange City.

This year’s top honor, the 2017 NurseAdministrator of the Year, was presentedto Jacqueline Hinerman with Ocala Health& Rehab.

“FADONA is extremelyappreciative of the dedicationthat Michael, Nicole, andJackie have shown to theirresidents and to the field ofLTC nursing,” PresidentJean Nelson said. “Theirwork as nurse leaders hasnot gone unnoticed, andthey have all shown aspecial commitment toproviding quality care to

their residents.Both the NurseAdministratorof Excellenceand NurseAdministrator ofthe Year awardswere created tor e c o g n i z eo u t s t a n d i n gnurse leaders,and these winners certainlyexemplify this trait. Congra-tulations on this amazingaccomplishment,” she added.

2017 CNA and LPNAwards ofExcellence

There were also numerousamazing CNA and LPN award candidatesthis year, and FADONA honored the bestof the best from across the state — the topthree finalists for each award. FADONAcould not do so without the support of RBHealth Partners, for the seventh year in a row.Its principal, Robin Bleier, presented boththe LPN and CNA Awards of Excellence.

Presentation of 2017 CNAAwards of Excellence

3rd Place and a check for $200 – JessicaRemmers, CNA; The Lodge Health &Rehab., Ocala.

2nd Place and a check for $300 – ArnetteMcGill, CNA; Village on the Green,Longwood.

The winner of the 2017 CNA Award ofExcellence is Wanda Gonzalez, CNA;Apollo Health & Rehab., St. Petersburg,who received a beautiful flame award recog-

nizing her achievement and a check for $500.

Presentation of 2017 LPNAwards of Excellence

3rd Place and a check for $200 – MariaJackson, LPN; Menorah Manor, St.Petersburg.

2nd Place and a check for $300 –Samantha Helsel, LPN; Bayview Rehab.,St. Augustine.

The winner of the 2017 LPN Award ofExcellence is Angie Watts, LPN; CitrusHills Health & Rehab., Hernando, who alsoreceived both a beautiful flame awardrecognizing her achievement and a checkfor $500.

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Charlene Peters, Florida Division VP of Clinical Care,Consulate Health Care; FADONA 1st VP Susie Jensvold;

Andi Clark, Chief Nursing Officer, Consulate;and FADONA President Jean Nelson during the

Consulate-sponsored Welcome Reception

2017 Nurse Administrator Award of Excellence winnersMichael Garcia (left) with Darcy Hall of Life Care in

West Palm Beach, and Nicole Vega (third from right)with Majestic Oaks at John Knox Village in Orange City,

shown here with OPTUMCare’s Dr. Marva Edwards-Marshall, Sarah Beam, and Brian Kidd; and FADONA’s

Susie Jensvold and Jean Nelson



Honoring Special FADONALeaders with Medallions

The following stellar leaders andsupporters were presented with medallionsfor their many years of service to FADONA.Their devotion to the profession isunparalleled — they have always been therefor all of us, and have always said yes.

Patches Bryan: The chief executiveclinical officer of Greystone Health Carewas surrounded by her FADONA and TeamGreystone families, who showered her withadmiration and appreciation. Afterwards,Patches gave an inspiring thank you and peptalk — one that will not be soon forgotten.Sadly, Patches passed away two weeks later,after a long and courageous battle withcancer.

Reuben Bowie: After many, manyyears of dedicated service on theboard, Reuben was presented with amedallion, plus a beautiful woodplaque that reads: In recognition ofexemplary service, Reuben Bowie,RN, MS, CDONA/LTC – Treasurerfrom 2007 to 2017.

Honoring Special VendorFriends with Medallions

The following supporters werehonored for their steadfast supportand incredible contribution toFADONA:

Brian Kidd, on behalf of WandaBryant and OPTUMCare, forsponsoring the Nurse Administratorof the Year Award for 14 years in arow.

Rob Tayman – Guardian Pharmacy, forsponsoring the hotel key cards for 10 yearsin a row. Accepting for Robwas Matt Depenbrock.

Robin Bleier – RBHealth Partners, forsponsoring the CNA andLPN Awards of Excellencefor seven years in a row.

Honoring SpecialFADONA AllianceCouncil Members

The following wererecognized with medallionsfor their friendship,unwavering support, andalways going the extra mile:

Cathy Sallitto– AmericanMedical Technologies (AMT)

Gail Allison – New SourceMedical

Brinn Helton – MobileXUSA

Honoring the WardFamily andPresentation of 2017Imogene WardNursing Scholarships

The Imogene WardSchola rsh ip program wasestablished in 2008 to providefinancial assistance to individuals

Patches Bryan, holding Sen. Campbell’sProclamation, with Greystone’s Team

Patches Bryan after the Awards Ceremony

in nursing who are looking to continue theireducation in the LTC setting. This year,FADONA awarded the Imogene WardScholarship to two worthy recipients, whoeach received $1,500 in tuition assistance,thanks to the generosity of Homer Wardand the Ward family.

There were two extraordinary recipientsthis year: Amanda Vazquez, LPN,admissions nurse liaison at Majestic Oaksat John Knox Village in Orange City; andMark A. Hunter, LPN, unit manager at St.Petersburg Nursing & Rehab. in St.Petersburg.

FADONA thanks the Ward family forunderwriting these generous scholarshipsand for supporting this program for the past10 years.

Although unable to attend this year, 88-year-o ld Homer E. Ward , NHA,FACNHA, recently wrote, “Thank you forthe FADONA 30th Anniversary Medal. Jeff,Mike, and I have enjoyed the manyluncheons at your conventions. We aregrateful and thank FADONA for promotingthe Imogene Ward Scholarship Awards forthe many years. FADONA is to becommended as it continues to promote goodpatient care in all Florida nursing facilities.”

2017 LPN Award of Excellence winnerAngie Watts, LPN; Citrus Hills Health & Rehab.,

Hernando, who received a beautiful flameaward recognizing her achievement and a

check for $500, with Jean Nelson,Robin Bleier, and Susie Jensvold

Jean Nelson and Susie Jensvold with honoreesGail Allison, Cathy Sallitto, and Brinn Helton



Susie Jensvold, 2017 Imogene WardScholarship recipient Amanda Vazquez, LPN,Admissions Nurse Liaison at Majestic Oaks

at John Knox Village, and Jean Nelson

Swearing-In CeremonyFADONA installed new and re-elected

officers and regional VPs as follows:President – Susie Jensvold; 1st Vice

President – Betty Barron; Treasurer – JeanNelson; Region I Vice President – SharynFiggins; Region III Vice President –Kimberly Biegasiewicz; and Region VIIVice President – Amina Dubuisson.

Casino Fun Night: Keep Calmand Get Your Irish On!

If you have ever been to one ofFADONA’s Fun Nights, you know howamazing they are. The festivities started at

7 p.m. on March 15, with abuffet dinner, live Irishstepdance and musicians( h t t p s : / / w w w . y o ut u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v=OzjjU9TD9I0), casinotables, DJ, dessert, dancing,and Chinese auction. Thisevent was generouslyplanned and presented byour 13 Platinum Partnersponsors. These FADONAAlliance Council membershave worked hard over thepast few months to preparefor a fun-filled evening.

31st Annual ConventionSave the date for FADONA’s 31st Annual

Convention, Carrying the Torch ofLeadership 2018, hosted by the HiltonDaytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Feb.5-8, 2018!

Having a great time at Fun Night!

2017 ConventionPhoto Gallery

VISIT the complete portfolioof photographs from FADONA’s 30th

Anniversary Convention & Tradeshow,

http://fadona.org/conventionphotos2017.html.

2017 LPN Award of Excellence winnerWanda Gonzalez, CNA; Apollo Health & Rehab.,St. Petersburg, who received a beautiful flame

award recognizing her achievement and a checkfor $500, with Jean Nelson, Robin Bleier,

and Susie Jensvold



Shingles Prevention: A Vaccine for Adults 60 and Older— Who Should Get the Shot?— National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, https://nihseniorhealth.gov/shingles/prevention/01.html — April 18, 2017

IIIIIn May 2006, the U.S. Food andDrug Administration approveda vaccine (Zostavax®) toprevent shingles in people age

60 and older. The vaccine is designed toboost the immune system and protect olderadults from getting shingles later on. Evenif you have had shingles, you can still getthe shingles vaccine to help prevent futureoccurrences of the disease. There is nomaximum age for getting the vaccine, andonly a single dose is recommended. In aclinical trial involving thousands of adults60 years old or older, the vaccine reducedthe risk of shingles by about half.

A One-time DoseTo reduce the risk of shingles, adults 60

years old or older should talk to their healthcare professional about getting a one-timedose of the shingles vaccine. Even if theshingles vaccine doesn’t prevent you fromgetting shingles, it can still reduce thechance of having long-term pain. If youhave had shingles before, you can still getthe shingles vaccine to help prevent futureoccurrences of the disease.

There is no maximum age for getting thevaccine.

Side EffectsVaccine side effects are usually mild and

temporary. In most cases, shingles vaccinecauses no serious side effects. Some peopleexperience mild reactions that last up to afew days, such as headache or redness,soreness, swelling, or itching where the shotwas given.

When to Get the VaccineThe decision on when to get vaccinated

should be made with your health careprovider. The shingles vaccine is notrecommended if you have active shinglesor pain that continues after the rash is gone.Although there is no specific time that youmust wait after having shingles beforereceiving the shingles vaccine, you should

generally make sure that the shingles rashhas disappeared before getting vaccinated.

Where to Get the VaccineThe shingles vaccine is available in

doctors’ offices, pharmacies, workplaces,community health clinics, and healthdepartments.

Most private health insurance planscover recommended vaccines. Check withyour insurance provider for details and fora list of vaccine providers. Medicare PartD plans cover shingles vaccine, but theremay be costs depending on the specific plan.

Who Should NotGet the Vaccine?

You should NOT get the shingles vaccineif you have an active case of shingles orhave pain that continues after the rash isgone, have ever had a life-threatening orsevere allergic reaction to gelatin, theantibiotic neomycin, or any othercomponent of the shingles vaccine. Tellyour doctor if you have any severe allergies,or have a weakened immune systembecause of:

• HIV/AIDS or another disease thataffects the immune system

• treatment with drugs that affect theimmune system, such as steroids

• cancer treatment such as radiation orchemotherapy

• cancer affecting the bone marrow orlymphatic system, such as leukemia orlymphoma, are pregnant, or might bepregnant.

Could Vaccines MakeShingles a Rare Disease?

The shingles vaccine is basically astronger version of the chickenpox vaccine,which became available in 1995. Thechickenpox shot prevents chickenpox in 70to 90 percent of those vaccinated, and 95percent of the rest have only mildsymptoms. Millions of children and adultshave already received the chickenpox shot.

Interestingly, the chickenpox vaccinemay reduce the shingles problem.Widespread use of the chickenpox vaccinemeans that fewer people wil l getchickenpox in the future. And if people donot get chickenpox, they cannot getshingles. Use of the shingles andchickenpox vaccines may one day makeshingles a rare disease.

To find out more, visit ShinglesVaccination: What You Need to Knowabout Shingles Vaccine at https://nihseniorhealth.gov/shingles/prevention/01.html.

Interestingly, the

chickenpox vaccine may

reduce the shingles

problem. Widespread use

of the chickenpox vaccine

means that fewer people

will get chickenpox in the

future. And if people do

not get chickenpox, they

cannot get shingles.

Use of the shingles and

chickenpox vaccines

may one day make

shingles a rare disease.



Karla ConwayEccoLab GroupClinical Laboratories8370 W. Flagler Street, Ste. 216Miami, FL 33144754-244-5474; Fax: [email protected]

Heather DicintioGOJO IndustriesOne GOJO Plaza, Ste. 500Akron, OH 44313330-255-6142; Fax: [email protected]

Rob TaymansGuardian Pharmacy of Florida9402 International Drive N.St. Petersburg, FL 33716727-209-4900; Fax: [email protected]

Peter LopezHumana Comfort Choice8400 NW 36th Street, #350Doral, FL 33166305-698-3199; Fax: [email protected]

Bradlee CoxMcKesson Medical Surgical3798 Beacon Ridge WayClermont, FL [email protected]

Adam FurmanMedline Industries128 Ocean Cay WayHypoluxo, FL 33462954-295-2740; Fax: [email protected]

Amy BrookmanMMDS Mobile Xray3011 Harrah Drive, Ste. ISpring Hill, TN [email protected]

Brinn HeltonMobilex USA/US LabsP.O. Box 17159Clearwater, FL 33760727-366-9670; Fax: [email protected]

Gail AllisonNew Source Medical9913 Shelbyville Road, Ste. 203Louisville, KY 40223502-261-0050; Fax: [email protected]

Wanda BryantOPTUMCare9009 Corporate Lake DriveTampa, FL 33634813-890-7852; Fax: [email protected]

Mark LindemoenPharMerica Corporation1901 Campus PlaceLouisville, KY [email protected]

Jamie BillingsPharmScript LLC150 Pierce St., Somerset, NJ 08873717-645-1172; Fax: [email protected]

Elizabeth PagePolarisRX Pharmacy2900 NW 60th StreetFort Lauderdale, FL 33309954-919-1818, Fax: [email protected]

Liz SonsPrevMED Dental1499 Windhorst Way, Ste. 120Greenwood, IN 46143317-416-3999; Fax: [email protected]

Jeff WilkesRXPERTS Pharmacy1911 Highway 301 N., Ste. 100Tampa, FL [email protected]

Margaux GermanSantus Labs5550 W. Executive Drive, Ste. 230Tampa, FL [email protected]

Jeri LundgrenSenior Providers Resource5704 Cape Harbour Drive, #305Cape Coral, FL [email protected]

Stephanie DemosVITAS Healthcare2201 Lucien Way, Ste. 100Maitland, FL 32751407-691-4536; Fax: [email protected]

Greg LawlessWellfount Pharmacy5751 W. 73rd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46278317-524-1515Fax: [email protected]

Matt BowserWings Health Care Solutions35246 U.S. Hwy 19 N., Ste. 303Palm Harbor, FL 34684800-352-3966; Fax: [email protected]

— Current as of July 1, 2017

FADONA’s Alliance Council Members — Our Preferred VendorsKatherine Sullivan360 Healthcare Staffing5401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 830Tampa, FL 33609813-313-4222; Fax: [email protected]

Matt KingAiramid Health Services1675 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste. 900West Palm Beach, FL 33401561-801-7609; Fax: [email protected]

Heather GrassoAllied Mobile X-Ray & Ultrasound8360 W. Flagler Street, Ste. 207Miami, FL [email protected]

Chris GreggAmerican Health AssociatesClinical Laboratories2853 San Pedro DriveNew Port Richey, FL [email protected]

Cathleen SallittoAmerican Medical Technologies6850 Possum TrailSarasota, FL 34241941-228-5684; Fax: [email protected]

Harry NovotnyAvanir Pharmaceuticals30 Enterprise, Ste. 400Aliso Viejo, CA [email protected]

Dave ReisBoehringer Ingelheim USACorporation5138 Deerview Park DriveCleves, OH [email protected]

Gail ZellCarstens7310 W. Wilson AvenueHarwood Heights, IL 60706708-669-1500; Fax: [email protected]

Kerry CotlerCotler Health Care & Development11120 S. Crown Way, Ste. 1Wellington, FL 33414561-790-1191; Fax: [email protected]

New Requirement forFlorida Nurses

There has been a change to CErequirement rules and regulationsfor Florida nurses: Section 6,Paragraph C of 464.013 nowincludes a new CE requirement forall Florida nursing professionals.The Board shall require eachperson licensed or certified underthis chapter to complete a 2-hourCE course on human trafficking,as defined in s.787.06(2). Allnursing professionals must com-plete this course every bienniumbeginning January 1, 2019. Thefirst licensees who will need tofulfill this CE requirement arethose renewing April 30, 2019.

Please ensure that your courseconsists of data and informationon all of the following:

• The types of human trafficking• Factors that place a person at

greater risk of being a victim ofhuman trafficking

• Public and private socialservices available for rescue,food, clothing and shelter referrals

• Hotlines for reporting humantrafficking, which are maintained by theNational Human Trafficking ResourceCenter and the United StatesDepartment of Homeland Security

• Validated assessment tools foridentifying a human traffickingvictim and general indicators thata person may be a victim ofhuman trafficking

• Procedures for sharinginformation related to humantrafficking with a patient

• Referral options for legal andsocial services

CE Broker will be updating thesubject area selections to includeHuman Trafficking.

If you already offer a course onhuman trafficking that fulfills theserequirements, please contact theCE Broker support team. They willmove the course from the Generalsubject area to the new HumanTrafficking subject area.

If you have questions regardingthese new requirements, you cancontact the Florida Board ofNursing staff by emailing [email protected].



usie Jensvold has spent herlifetime in health care. With 40years of nursing experience,she has truly dedicated her

life to helping others.Susie came to long-term care in 1991 as

a director of nursing, having worked inacute care for many years prior to that.Nursing was something that Susie wassurrounded by since she was a child, andit’s something that she truly loves still today.

Susie’s grandmother and her aunt wereboth nurses. Her grandmother worked at alocal nursing home, and when Susie was inhigh school she worked there as a nursingassistant, before there were requirements tobecome certified. Susie’s mother went tonursing school with the hope of becominga nurse one day, but in 1949, women whowere married were not allowed to attendnursing school. Since her mother had justrecently wed, she had to quit nursing schooland was never able to become a nurse. Hermother’s unfortunate circumstancescertainly motivated Susie to finish schooland grow her career.

She has been a member of FADONA for20 years now, and is proud to be the newpresident. During her term, Susie wishes tospread awareness about all of the benefitsthat FADONA offers to nurses in order tohelp them develop in their field. She’s veryexc i ted to share th i sopportunity and hopes to seemore scholarship applicationsthat FADONA can support.

Susie works as a divisionaleducation specialist forConsulate Health Care, andher goal is to help nursescontinue to grow in theircareers.

Although Susie’s currentrole is not as hands-on asbefore, she is still motivatedby the residents and patientsfor whom she has cared forin the past. Their stories andexperiences are what keeps her pushing sohard in her role. Many of them have hadsuch an impact on her that she carries theirmemory with her still today. Seeing many

Meet Susie Jensvold, FADONA’s New President

SSSSSpatients or residents without close familynearby really hits home for Susie. Both ofher grandparents were in assisted livingfacilities at one point, so Susie’s empathy forher residents is even greater. “If this wasyour mother or grandmother, how would

you want them taken care of?You treat them as family,”she explains.

Susie believes that it isextremely important toprovide the most compass-ionate care possible. For her,compassion, loving allresidents, and taking care ofthem, it what they need.

Susie makes a point tomentor and encourage hernurses to be empathetic anddeeply understanding oftheir residents’ needs. Shebelieves you have to be

compassionate to do this work. It is morethan just a job, it is a calling, and manynurses never want to quit. Susie is one ofthose people. �

Susie Jenvold’s mother,Nancy Mitchell

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