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Inside FADONA FocusMessage from the President ........................................................................................ 3Regional Reports ..................................................................................................... 4-532nd Annual Convention to Pass the Torch of Leadership .......................................... 6Annual Convention Agenda, Themed Baskets, News, and Registration Form ..... 8-10The Opioid Crisis – It Hits Home More Than Just with Patients ............................ 12FADONA Honors Patches Bryan’s Legacy .............................................................. 14Directory of Alliance Council Members .................................................................. 15

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daily. As the complexity ofhealth care as a field and ourpatients/residents continues toevolve, so must we as aprofession — with the ultimatecharge of protecting ourresidents and colleagues.

Come join us for education,fun, laughter, and camaraderiein Orlando!

To survive, we need tosupport our fellow nurse leaders

in the PA/LTC world. FADONA is where thesupport can be found. Our focus is to increaseour membership and influence throughoutthe state.

Our thanks go to Betty Barron, 1st VicePresident & Convention Planning CommitteeChair, who is in charge of orchestratingFADONA’s 32nd Annual Convention.

Mark the conference dates on yourcalendar, and plan to attend. We must allknow how to navigate the new regulations,standards of practice, and techniques inorder to help our nursing staff stay up todate with the best practices.

FADONA/LTC is the only dedicatedorganization for directors of nursing andnurse administrators in the state of Florida.Be on the lookout for information and for ameeting near you. These meetings arealways very informative and great placesto network.Members Unite

The leadership is passionate aboutFADONA’s place in the continuum and itsrole in providing members with thenecessary tools to allow them to succeedand excel as professionals and as nurseadministrators. We continue to have apositive impact on care and increase in ourmembership and influence. You can assistby inviting your colleagues to be membersif they are not. You may contact yourFADONA board members or staff as aresource at any time.

Please check out our website at www.fadona.org for additional news and updates.Respectfully submitted,

Susie Jensvold, BSN, MHSA, RNPresident �

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Executive BoardPresident: 2017-2019

Susie JensvoldCell: (941) 773-9284

[email protected]

1st Vice President: 2017-2019Betty Barron – (727) 849-6939

[email protected]

2nd Vice President: 2013-2020Norma Collins – (407) 949-4205

[email protected]

Secretary: 2018-2020Kimberly Biegasiewicz – (352) 233-6006

[email protected]

Treasurer: 2017-2019Immediate Past-President

Jean Nelson – (813) [email protected]

RegionalVice Presidents

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

[email protected]

Region II: 2012-2020Jacqueline Hinerman – (352) 732-2449

[email protected]

Region III 2018-2019Marilyn M. Nalley – (772) 284-0484

[email protected]

Region IV Vice President: Vacant

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

[email protected]

Region VI: 2016-2020Elizabeth Page – (305) 790-2689

[email protected]

Region VII: 2013-2019Amina Dubuisson – (954) 495-7788

[email protected]

Business OfficeIan L. Cordes, Director of Operations

[email protected] Executive Center Drive, Suite 208

West Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 689-6321 • Fax: (561) 689-6324

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

ADONA’s AnnualConvention is justweeks away. It’sstill not too late to

register.The agenda topics vary and

opportunities to network withyour fellow nurse administratorsare plenty. Join us March 11-14in Orlando at the DoubleTree byHilton Orlando at SeaWorld.

We have planned an excellentPreconvention Day on Monday, March 11,and we are hosting two exceptionalspeakers and workshops.

Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS,CDE, CWS, is Director of Public Relationsand Education for American MedicalTechnologies. She will be presenting thewound care intensive workshop and skillsstation training program. This is an excellentopportunity for your wound nurses and staffnurses to learn and have added interactivetraining.

Besides being a wound care expert andan amazing speaker, Dr. Scarborough is aphysical therapist with more than 35-years-experience as a clinician, team leader,professional educator, and mentor. Inaddition to holding a license to practicephysical therapy in the state of Texas, sheis board certified as both a diabetes educator(CDE) and wound specialist (CWS).

Cynthia Fronning, RN-BC, CDONA,FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC, isthe Director of Education for NADONA.She will be presenting Antibiotic Stewardship— A Guide to a Successful ComplianceProgram. This will prepare us to sit forNADONA’s Antibiotic Stewardship BoardCertified Exam (AS-BC).

Fronning has more than 30 years ofexperience in LTC. In her role withNADONA, she is responsible for theplanning, direction, and implementation ofall educational projects and pursuits withinNADONA. She is the instructor of theInfection Control Certificate of MasteryProgram and the Antibiotic StewardshipCertificate of Mastery Series.

We are all confronted with our facility’sindividual challenges and face new ones



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

We are all looking forward to a chal-lenging (after all, it is LTC), successful, andhurricane-free 2019!

Last year we had the usual challenges withchanges in regulations, laws, and paymentsystems, but our region’s biggest wasdealing with the hurricane and aftermath:displaced residents, staff, families, anddestroyed facilities. We will continue adapt-ing to this new reality. To our displaced peers,we are here for support.

We canceled our regional conference onwound care post-hurricane, but you haveanother opportunity to participate at ourpreconvention wound care workshop onMarch 11. FADONA’s Annual Conferenceis an excellent environment for professionaldevelopment and networking.

We offer scholarships for nursing studentsand acknowledge passion and performancewith Awards of Excellence. FADONA alsoenhances/develops clinical and leadershipskills through local chapters, regionalsymposiums, annual convention, Facebookposts, and a website. At our local chaptermeetings and through emails, we share ourpride and passion in LTC and rehab nursing,celebrate successes with our peers, shareideas and innovations, and support each otherduring difficult times (we have all been there!).

You can contact me at [email protected] (850) 313-6325. Let’s have a Great year!Sharyn 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

Would you like to become moreinvolved in FADONA? Presently, we arelooking for chapter presidents for theGainesville, Ocala, or Jacksonville areas.If you are not interested in becoming achapter president, consider hosting aFADONA meeting in your facility.

Becoming involved in FADONA is agreat way to correspond with your peers.Our next meeting for Region II will be Feb.21 at Ocala Health and RehabilitationCenter, 1201 SE 24 Rd., Ocala, at 12 p.m.Please join us for lunch and greatconversations with your peers.

If you are interested in becoming moreinvolved or coming to our next meeting,please call/text Jacqueline Hinerman at(352) 362-0076 or email at [email protected]. Do not forget to friendFADONA on Facebook and share some ofthe great things you are doing in yourfacilities.Jacqueline Hinerman, RNRegion II Vice President �

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

3B—Volusia

Hello, my name is Marilyn Nalley and I’mexcited to be the new Region III VicePresident. We are planning local andregional meetings and need your help!Please contact me at (772) 284-0484 [email protected] M. Nalley, RNRegion III Vice President �

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

4B—Hardee, 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 FADONA is here toassist. Getting together gives area DONsand nurse leaders an opportunity to seewhat’s new in the industry and also leaveplenty of time to network with colleagues.

Here are the leadership contacts for thePinellas County chapter:

Shalika Vitta, Vice [email protected] (727) 216-5126

Tory Flood, [email protected] (727) 858-1268

Rhonda Blum, [email protected] (727) 232-6250

We invite you to get involved in theevents and meetings occurring within thecounties under Region IV. For information,contact Ian Cordes at the FADONA Busi-ness Office at (561) 689-6321. �

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Marilyn M. Nalley

Jacqueline Hinerman

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R e g i o n a lR e g i o n a lR e g i o n a lR e g i o n a lR e g i o n a lR E P O RR E P O RR E P O RR E P O RR E P O RT ST ST ST ST S

Region V — Southwest5A—Manatee, Charlotte, Collier

5B—Desoto, Lee, Sarasota

I am currently reaching out to all DONsin Region V, which encompasses 71 facilities.I look forward to speaking with each of you todiscuss ways to solidify a consistent quarterlymeeting. FADONA is committed to colla-borating with aspiring nurse leaders in ourquest to deliver the best care for our residentsand patients in the post-acute care continuum.Please reach out to me if you are interestedin being a part of our vision and mission.Please call me on my cell, (941) 400-7369,or email [email protected] Borer, RNRegion V Vice President �

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 Andrew

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!

Rosebrough, PBCDONA communityliaison, at (561) 723-7888 or [email protected].

For questions about Palm Beach Countychapter, please call Debbie Grotke, chap-ter president, at (561) 683-1400; [email protected].

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

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

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

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

Miami Chapter: The Miami Chapter’sExecutive Board include:

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] DubuissonRegion VII Vice President �

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Elizabeth Page

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Elizabeth Borer



FADONA’s 32nd Annual Convention to Pass Torch of LeadershipConvention Corner by Betty Barron, MSN, RN; 1st Vice President, and Chair, Convention Planning Committee, FADONA

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Betty Barron

arrying the Torch ofLeadership 2019combines except-ional educational

programming, great networkingopportunities, timely advocacy,and leadership training for nurseadministrators practicing in theskilled nursing and post-acutecare setting.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Iam very pleased to invite you to Orlandoand our 32nd Annual Convention & TradeShow — Carrying the Torch of Leadership2019. In keeping with our conventiontheme, Navigating the Changes in Long-Term Care, we are fortunate to have anexcellent lineup of nursing leadership topicspresented by highly knowledgeablespeakers. This year’s meeting is going tobe outstanding.

The Planning Committee has workeddiligently to develop an exceptional agendafilled with education, networking, and fun.

We hope you attend the wonderful

Welcome Reception on Monday,March 11, that is sponsored byConsulate Health Care.

Then, please join us Tuesdayand Wednesday in the ExhibitHall and connect with our vendorfriends. Visit our Platinum Partners— the Fun Night sponsors — andearn extra raffle tickets that could

help you win some amazing door prizes atRumble in the Jungle Safari Fun Night.It is these same members who have workedso hard over the past few months in prepar-ation for this exciting event. This is alsowhere the silent auction for the themed giftbaskets will be on display — waiting for yourgenerous bids — with all proceedsbenefiting the Patches Bryan Scholarship.

We have more than 60 booths at ourconvention this year, and their support isvery important to FADONA. Please be sureto show them your appreciation and supportby visiting each and every one multipletimes during the trade show.

This year, we have a special dinner eventplanned for you on Tuesday evening inhonor of Patches Bryan. GreystoneHealthcare Management is sponsoring aunique session titled Regional Networking:Building a Family. At the end, Greystonewill raffle off a very special door prize inhonor of Patches. You won’t want to missthis session.

The Awards Ceremony is featured onWednesday. This is when we salute Florida’sbest and brightest in an uplifting andinspiring event.

By working together, we have become,and will continue to be, a cohesive forcethrough which we will produce positivechanges in our industry. Networking atmeetings like this is vital and ultimatelybenefits the residents of our facilities. Theybecome the beneficiaries of our increasedknowledge and proactive stance.

For information visit www.fadona.org,our mobile app, or contact Ian Cordes,FADONA’s Director of Operations, at (561)689-6321 or [email protected]. �



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

The Opioid Crisis – It Hits Home More Than Just with Patients

urses are in a uniqueand vulnerableposition when itcomes to misuse of

opioids. A nurse who might beprone to misuse herself may beexposed every day to a plethoraof drugs, readily available andsometimes easy to divert. Afterall, you are in charge of recordingand administering the drug. Anaddicted nurse might think: “So what if Ipocket the pills and record them as given.One or two from Mrs. Jones and anothercouple from Mrs. Smith. No one will everknow…” — and oftentimes no one does.

However, the penalties for divertingdrugs are significant and the impact on yourfuture can be monumental.

Oh, I know the readers scanning thisarticle are not the ones who divert drugs,but you may know someone who already isor is likely to do so. You may suspectsomeone. It may be a colleague or an agencynurse. You have no real proof, but that gutfeeling won’t go away.

Let’s talk first about your reportingresponsibilities. The first mandatoryreporting requirement finds its genesis inFlorida Statute 464.018. Subsection (k) ofthat statute requires that a nurse report anyperson she knows is in violation of theNurse Practice Act. Note here that theoperative word is knows. The person mayhave confessed to you — now you know.You may have observed that person placingpills in her pocket. Now you know.

Several years ago, we had a client facilityin which a nurse had stolen a card ofnarcotics and put it under her car seat. Hourslater she sent another nurse to McDonald’sin her car and the card of pills slid out fromunder the seat. That second nurse now knewthat the suspect nurse had taken drugs. Inthis case she did not report it and both nursesgot in trouble — of varying degrees. Shetried to argue that just because the drugswere in Nurse A’s car didn’t mean she hadput them there. That defense held no water.

If a nurse with whom you work hasunexplainable days on which she cannotproperly perform her functions, you use the

same standard in decidingwhether to report this nurse. Thatstandard is also knowing that thatperson is hampered by use ofalcohol, drugs (legal or illegal),or a physical or mental condition.But here you have an alternativeto reporting her or him to theBoard.

You have the option ofreporting that person to a

consultant operating an impairedpractitioner program rather than filing aformal complaint with the Board.Information to do that filing is on the Boardof Nursing website.

Suppose you don’t know by directknowledge that another nurse has beenusing drugs, but you are aware that thatnurse has been convicted of a crimeinvolving the possession, sale, or

distribution of controlled substances forother than legitimate purposes. You havean obligation to report that nurse to theBoard under subsection (k) because the actfor which the nurse was convicted is in andof itself a violation of the Nurse PracticeAct (see subsection (f) of 464.018 for moreinformation).

Above and beyond reporting to theBoard or the impaired practitioner program,you also may have to report the acts to AdultProtective Services. The standard forreporting is found at Florida Statute415.1034. Nurses as well as nursing homestaff are required to report. The standardfor reporting under APS is lower than theBoard standard. Yes, you have to report ifyou know that a vulnerable person has beenneglected, abused, exploited, and/or hisproperty has been misappropriated. You

also have to report if you have a “reasonablecause to suspect” that one of these actionshas occurred.

Misappropriation of medications fallsunder three of these categories. It could beneglect if it causes a resident to miss even asingle dose of medication. Remember, forreporting purposes, neglect does not requirea negative outcome. It can be misappro-priation of property or exploitation even ifthe resident never knows the drug was taken.

One of our clients learned this lesson thehard way. In the case of the drugs under thecar seat, referenced above, no one reportedthe incident to authorities. What did happenwas that the mother of the nurse (who wasterminated) came to the facility to find outwhy her son lost his job and they would nottell her. Being an advocate for her son, shefiled a complaint with AHCA against thefacility. AHCA surveyors came out andlearned what had happened. It was notreported because the administrator thoughtthat since the facility replaced the drugsimmediately there was no neglect. Thesurveyors successfully argued that there wasexploitation whether or not the residentmissed a dose of medication. Theadministrator was investigated. The nursewho found the drugs and didn’t report it wasdisciplined. The facility was fined and puton a moratorium. This is serious stuff.

If a person works in a long-term carefacility and is arrested for drug-relatedoffenses (or any offense that is disqualifyingunder background screening), the facilitywill be notified and that person not able towork with residents or in resident areas. Ifthey are convicted, regardless ofadjudication, under any of the myriadnumbers for laws included in backgroundscreening they will not be able to work inlong-term care until they get an exemption.This requires that the person complete allconditions of punishment except monetaryif the conviction is a misdemeanor. If theconviction is a felony, the person must meetall conditions including monetaryrequirements and then wait three yearsbefore working in a covered place such asa nursing home.

Nurses are in a uniqueand vulnerable position

when it comes tomisuse of opioids.

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FADONA Honors Patches Bryan’s Legacy– The Patches Bryan Scholarship assists nursing students and established nurse administrators alike torealize their dreams and enhance their skills and competencies.

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“These scholarshipdollars will help foster anew generation of young

nurses who will beinstrumental in leading

the charge of post-acuteand long-term care.

We are very excited for thefuture and we thank

Greystone Health Networkfor its commitment andsupport in partneringwith FADONA on this

worthy cause.”

he Patches Bryan Scholarshipwas named in honor of anincredible nurse leader whocherished knowledge, edu-

cation, and advanced training. Patches wasa founding member of FADONA andformer officer. For many years, she proudlyserved as the Chief Executive ClinicalOfficer of Greystone Health Network,where she instilled pride and passion in thepractice of long-term care nursing.

After a long and brave battle with cancer,Patches left this earth on March 31, 2017,leaving behind a lasting legacy.

With generous financial support fromGreystone Health Network, scholarshipsare now being offered by FADONA inhonor of Patches.

“Patches was a true leader and mentor.She helped raise the bar throughout the

long-term care industrythrough her dedicationto quality and clinicalinitiatives. She washigh ly suppor t ive ,always eager to lend ahand with a smile, andwill forever be remem-bered for her sense ofhumor and love of theresidents,” said ChrisMasterson, Vice Presi-dent, Risk Management& Compliance, Grey-s t o n e H e a l t h c a r eManagement.

Greystone HealthNetwork is excited topartner with FADONAand provide financialsupport to qualifiedcandidates who sharePatches Bryan’s passionfor learning, advance-ment, and excellence inpost-acute and long-term care nursing.

FADONA iscur ren t ly seek ingqualified nominees whoshare Patches Bryan’snurs ing idea l s —championing qualityand clinical advance-ments — while raising the bar of nursingexcellence and resident care in the LTCsetting. The next deadline is July 31, 2019.

The Patches Bryan Scholarship is a wayfor FADONA and Greystone to honorPatches and to give back to the communityof nurses who will be at the forefront ofLTC care in the 21st century. Applicants maybe currently licensed RNs, LPNs, orcertified nursing assistants.

FADONA President Susie Jensvold isvery proud that the association is offeringthese scholarship funds to help promotenursing education and training. “Thisscholarship program is vital to the success

of current and future nurse leaders seekinghelp in funding their educational pursuits,”Jensvold said.

“These scholarship dollars will helpfoster a new generation of young nurseswho will be instrumental in leading thecharge of post-acute and long-term care. Weare very excited for the future and we thankGreystone Health Network for i tscommitment and support in partnering withFADONA on this worthy cause,” she added.

For more information, visit http://fadona.org/scholarship.html or call thebusiness office at (561) 689-6321. �



Cathleen SallittoGentell6850 Possum TrailSarasota, FL 34241941-228-5684; Fax: [email protected]

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

Amber WestGreystone Health4042 Park Oaks Blvd., Ste. 300Tampa, FL 33610813-675-2352; Fax: 813-635-0008Amber.west@greystonehealthcom

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

Megan OlsonMcKesson Medical Surgical401 Gills DriveOrlando, FL [email protected]

Jarrett CaropeloMedline Industries128 Ocean Cay Way, Hypoluxo,FL [email protected]

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

Cherie ArcherNew Source Medical9913 Shelbyville Road, Ste. 203Louisville, KY, 40224(775) [email protected]

Lori KaleyOcean Spray Cranberries689 Wings Mills RoadMount Vernon, ME 04352207-242-6869;[email protected]

Lindsay NationOmnicare201 E. 4th StreetCincinnati, OH [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]

Sharisse RossVITAS Healthcare2201 Lucien Way, Ste. 100Maitland, FL [email protected]

Donna DamianiUltra Healthcare Mobile X-Ray& Ultrasound Services21913 U.S. Hwy. 19 N.Clearwater, FL 33765727-669-5525; [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 Feb. 14, 2019.

FADONA’s Alliance Council Members — Our Preferred VendorsMatt 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]

Frank TreneryAMT Wound Care17595 Cartwright RoadIrvine, CA 92614803-331-7408; Fax: [email protected]

Michael SheaCuritec421 Canal Street, #201New Smyrna Beach, FL [email protected]

Mayer KotlarskyDialyze Direct1601 Clint Moore Road, Ste. 160Boca Raton, FL 33487440-229-2228; Fax: [email protected]

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

Leah MyersDrylock Technologies36925 North Hastings Way, Ste. 101Eau Claire, WI 54703715-839-2268; [email protected]

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What does conviction mean? It does not necessarily mean thatthat person will lose her or his license, but likely would or at leasthave restrictions on that license. So, a nurse could be convicted of adrug-related charge and not lose her or his license. However, underthe background screening laws, that person would be extremelylimited in where she or he could work.

We are all impacted in one way or another with the opioid crisis.Working in the long-term care setting has its own set of requirementsbecause we deal with the highly vulnerable in an environment wheremedications and chemicals are always present.

In my next article I will address steps you can take if you have adrug problem, or to help someone else who does.

If you have any issues, please feel free to contact me at (407) 312-4938 or [email protected]. If I can help, I will be happyto do so. �

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