June 30, 2006
Florida Geriatrics Society Joins
FMDA, FL-ASCP, and AAHCP
to Collaborate on Annual Medical Conference
West Palm Beach, Fla. –
Florida Medical Directors Association (FMDA) President Carl Suchar, DO, CMD, is pleased to announce that Florida Geriatrics Society (FGS) has agreed to join the American Academy of Home Care Physicians (AAHCP), Florida Chapter of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (FL-ASCP), and FMDA in collaborating on “Best Care Practices in the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Continuum 2006,” Oct. 20-22, 2006, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando.
“We are very pleased that FGS has decided to join us in our efforts to educate physicians all along the continuum of care,” Suchar said. “Our annual meeting has earned a national reputation for offering quality continuing medical education programs with some of the most dynamic national speakers available,” he added.
Sandhya Nemade, MD, president, Florida Geriatrics Society, is excited about FGS’ participation in FMDA’s annual conference and is looking forward to seeing a large contingent of F¬GS members in attendance. “The entire FGS Board of Directors is enthusiastically embracing this opportunity to work with FMDA and participate in this national caliber meeting,” Nemade said.
“FMDA has been a good friend to FGS over the years and now this gives us the opportunity to work more closely together,” she added.
FMDA, FL-ASCP, FGS and AAHCP are committed to ensuring their members have access to the latest information, opportunities for educational advancement, and the framework to advocate the positions that will benefit their members and patients. This annual medical educational program has evolved into a national gathering for physicians, nurse practitioners, senior care pharmacists, directors of nursing, and administrators, all working in long-term care, assisted living, home care, and in academia. It provides a unique opportunity to network and enjoy educational seminars from the top experts in their fields.
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The Florida Medical
Directors Association represents nearly 250 medical directors,
attending physicians, physician assistants, and advanced registered nurse
practitioners in Florida’s postacute care continuum including subacute
care, hospice, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities, as well as
in continuing care retirement communities. The mission of FMDA is to
promote the highest quality care in the postacute care continuum by
providing leadership, professional education, and advocacy.
FMDA is the official state chapter of the American Medical Directors
Association and a Specialty Society of the Florida Medical Association. It
is based in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Florida Chapter, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (FL-ASCP),
is the professional association representing senior care pharmacists,
providing leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to advance the
practice of senior care pharmacy. Consultant pharmacists manage and
improve drug therapy, and improve the quality of life of the senior
population and other individuals residing in a variety of environments,
including hospitals, nursing facilities, subacute care and assisted living
facilities, psychiatric hospitals, hospice, and home- and community-based
care.
Florida Geriatrics Society (FGS) is a not-for-profit state
organization with interest in scientific, educational and academic
activities to the entire geriatric care team, who can render optimal care
for older adults. In addition to this winter meeting, FGS holds an annual
medical convention to provide both CME and CEU credits for physicians,
nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses,
psychologists and social workers. Members of the Board of Directors of FGS
hold representation from all the medical schools in the state of Florida.
It encourages in-training fellows, residents, and medical students’
participation.
FGS is also a Specialty
Society of the Florida Medical Association.
The American Academy of Home Care Physicians is based in Edgewood,
MD. Since 1988, it has served the needs of thousands of physicians and
related professionals and agencies interested in improving care of
patients in the home.
Academy Board member volunteers and members work to reduce barriers and enhance practice education. Notable successes include: fostering increased reimbursement, sponsoring multiple educational and scientific seminars, and providing the practice community with a variety of helpful publications.