Florida Hospital Association

“We truly are concerned about the magnitude of this hurricane and the potential catastrophic impacts,” Mary Mayhew, president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, said of Hurricane Milton in an interview with WIRED. Mayhew, alongside Emmett Reed of the Florida Health Care Association, Steve McCoy of STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH and peers at Tampa General Hospital and HCA Healthcare spoke to the severity of Hurricane Milton and the ways in which Florida's hospitals and nursing homes are preparing in anticipation of the storm's catastrophic impact.? ?? Read the full article here:?https://lnkd.in/eEk4pmBD?

Florida hospitals are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of their patients and staff during and after the storm. Make sure your emergency alerts are on throughout #HurricaneMilton so you can stay up-to-date on the latest information available. Be vigilant and stay safe! Follow Florida Division of Emergency Management and NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration for the latest information available. Mary Mayhew

Floridians, please prepare NOW for #HurricaneMilton. As Milton approaches, FHA is supporting hospitals in their preparedness and response efforts. #Preparedness #SafetyFirst #FloridaHospitals Mary Mayhew

With a heavy heart, we announce the cancelation of the Florida Hospital Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting, scheduled for October 9-11, 2024, due to the impending threat of Hurricane Milton. While this is an incredibly difficult decision to make, it is ultimately the best choice to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being. We recognize that Florida hospital staff will work tirelessly around the clock to prepare, respond and recover from the storm. Please know that the Florida Hospital Association is here to support you in any way we can during this challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Milton’s path. Learn more >> bit.ly/47W2uHc

Florida hospitals are facing a supply disruption of intravenous and peritoneal dialysis solutions due to the temporary closure of Baxter International, Inc.'s Marion, NC, facility as a result of damage from Hurricane Helene. FHA is closely monitoring the state's supply and is working with hospitals and state and federal partners to implement mitigation strategies to avoid disruptions in patient care. To learn more and see the latest updates, visit FHA's website >> https://lnkd.in/e2hqPDhQ Mary Mayhew

Shoutout to our Platinum Sponsors, Meda Health, Maxor National Pharmacy Services, LLC and Qualivis for their incredible support of FHA’s 2024 Annual Meeting! Join us to be part of important conversations on advancing health care in Florida. Register NOW! https://bit.ly/466ZZB8 #FHA2024AnnualMeeting Mary Mayhew

Florida hospitals are making significant strides in reducing hospital nurse vacancy and turnover rates as shown in FHA’s 2024 Nurse Vacancy and Turnover Report. Learn how hospitals are making strategic investments and implementing innovative strategies to address Florida’s health care workforce challenges in Mary Mayhew’s most recent South Florida Hospital News column: https://lnkd.in/eSw5M4XW

Last month, FHA President and CEO Mary Mayhew presented on the State of Health Care to students and faculty at Florida State University College of Medicine. Many thanks to Dr. Heather Flynn (Flynn Heather) and Dr. Alma Littles for the invite. FHA is grateful for an opportunity to engage the next generation of doctors and health care leaders and enhance their understanding of the health care landscape.

At FHA’s Annual Meeting next month, we’ll explore innovation and patient care across every stage of life.?Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event made possible by our generous Title Sponsor KPMG US. Haven’t registered to join us yet? Register TODAY ?? https://bit.ly/466ZZB8 #FHA2024AnnualMeeting Mary Mayhew

This summer, FHA hosted a series of successful candidate roundtables across the state to speak directly with prospective House and Senate candidates about the incredible work our hospitals do to keep Floridians safe and healthy every day. We're proud to be the voice for Florida’s hospitals and grateful to candidates Judson Sapp, Kim Kendall, Erika Booth, Richard Gentry, Leonard Spencer, Vanessa Oliver, Yvette Benarroch, Tom Keen, Dr. Barbara Sharief, Meg Weinberger, Jennifer Kincart Jonsson, JJ Grow, Ed Montanari, Rachelle Litt and Lindsay Cross for engaging in meaningful discussions. Mary Mayhew