Opportunity to Share Good Ideas and Best Practices 

FAHSA’s Innovation Exchange is a value added service that is consistent with the Association’s mission to advance the vision of affordable and high quality residential services and a continuum of care for elder Floridians. Through the Innovation Exchange, we accomplish the following: 

• Showcase excellence, innovation and creative ideas at work in member homes;
• Offer members the opportunity to learn from each others experience; and
• Provide a clearinghouse for members to share examples of excellence and innovative work that benefit the people they serve.

The program is only as good as the members who participate. Please use the Innovation Exchange as an opportunity to share what you and your staff do best. For information on how to submit an innovation,  please click on the Submission Packet below.

Submission Guidelines/Application/Consent Form
 

• Submission Packet (Submission Form, Guidelines, and Consent Form) 

Ideas Indexed by Topic or Facility Type
 

• Ideas Indexed by Topic
• Ideas Indexed by Facility Type 

FAHSA Members Innovation Exchange Ideas

	The Admission Process - Submitted by Westminster Services Enhancing the Resident Experience     PowerPoint Presentation
	The Academy - Submitted by Shell Point Retirement Community Life Long Learning and Educational Program
	Activities on Wheels - Submitted by Sunnyside Nursing Home Visiting carts provide many activities for for residents.
	The Adaptive Olympics - Submitted by John Knox Village Adaptive games to help staff understand resident needs and limitations.
	The Bistro - Submitted by Mease Manor The finest dining experience residents can imagine.
	Angels Passing By - Submitted by Bon Secours St. Petersburg End of life program centered around the belief that no one should die alone.
	Arts In Health Care-Live at Dowling Park - Submitted by Advent Christian Village Music, art and drama to enhance the quality of life for residents.     Arts in Health Care Photographs
	Benched All Group Dog Show - Submitted by Menorah Manor Provides an activity opportunity for staff, volunteers, & residents which involves pets.      PowerPoint Presentation
	Caregiver Expectations in Long Term Care - Submitted by MorseLife Use of questionnaire to determine caregiver/resident expectations prior to or shortly after admission to a nursing home.
	Celebrating Diversity - Submitted by Sunnyside Nursing Home Monthly cultural celebration to promote positive interaction between foreign staff and residents.
	Compassionate Care Program - Submitted by Oaks Village Home delivered service program for residents in independent living; lets residents define their own needs.
	Cost Savings Through Effective Management of Health Care Benefits and Workers’ Compensation Risks - Submitted by Westminster Services, Inc. Cost savings through employee programs.
	Creating Career Ladders for Direct Care Workers- Submitted by MorseLife Program for workforce stability to include recruitment, retention, and promotion.
	Creating Employee Wellness Program- Wellness Programs - Submitted by Westminster Services, Inc. Program to implement all wellness activities in the community.
	Culinary & Nutritional Services - Submitted by Mease Manor Employee Self-Scheduling, Resident Kitchen Tours, Cooperative Efforts with Schools.
	Developing a Stronger Case Mix - Submitted by The Alliance Community for Retirement Living Creative way to maximize revenue and control expenses in a nursing facility.
	Eliminating Use of Agency Staff/Recruitment and Retention of Staff - Submitted by The Alliance Community for Retirement Living Eleven-step program to eliminate agency use.
	Elopement Drills - Submitted by Plymouth Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center Program to minimize the risk surrounding elopement incidents to residents and the facility.
	Employee Financial Health Program - Submitted by John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. Provides classes to employees regarding using their money wisely, allowing them to be more productive and have less stress at work.
	Employee Support Program - Submitted by Air Force Enlisted Village Staff-driven assistance program developed to provide a helping hand to employees during times of crisis.
	Employee Support Program - Submitted by The Health Center of Palatka, Inc. Ensures that all employees with a need are supported equally.
	End of Life Care - Submitted by The Lodge at Cypress Cove Policy and Procedure for end of life care.      PowerPoint Presentation
	Eyesight Support Group - Submitted by Village on the Green Assistance for residents with sight problems to continue to live independently in safety and in comfort.
	Fantasy Cruise - Submitted by Florida Lutheran Retirement Center Creative program enabling residents to "travel" by ship without leaving their home.      Cruise Itinerary and Menu
	Food for Thought - Submitted by John Knox Village of Florida Nutritional manuals providing analysis of food served for residents, staff, and visitors.
	Funny Money - Submitted by Jefferson Center Residents earn 'funny money' coupons that they can spend at an annual auction.
	Get Out and Go - Submitted by Village on the Green Program encouraging outdoor activities in wheelchairs and "Duet" bicycle.
	Gold Seal Employee Program - Submitted by The Estates at Carpenters Provides department directors a means by which to reward employees that excel.
	Gourmet Puree - Submitted by Mease Manor Creative use of pureed food to enrich dining experience and combat resident weight loss.      Veal Parmigiana Recipe
	Greener Facility Leads to Greener Bank Account - Submitted by College Arms Towers Upgrading to make a community more energy efficient leads to significantly reduced utility payments.
	HUD Property Software/TRACS Solution - Submitted by Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Program which allows tenant file data to be kept in a safe, secure and remote location where the entire tenant information can be readily accessed yet secure.
	Improving the Employee Selection Process - Submission by Westminster Towers of Bradenton A behavioral based interview technique to improve the employee selection process.
	Landscape Therapy - Submission by Shell Point Retirement Community Provides an opportunity for residents and staff to participate in the life-giving activity of plant propagation.
	A Leaders Journey to Team Building with the Goal of Improving Quality and Regulatory Outcomes- Submitted by Family Housing Management Company Develop a strong quality improvement program through the use of mock surveys, improved communication, and teamwork.     PowerPoint Presentation
	Let's Think Safe - Submitted by Westminster Suncoast Multi-level employee safety program     PowerPoint Presentation
	Life-Long Learning - Submitted by Shell Point Retirement Community Provides an array of opportunities to learn and teach on a volunteer basis.
	Low Vision Support Group - Submitted by Plymouth Harbor Enables residents to share freely their suggestions for improving the health and happiness of the low vision segment of the Plymouth Harbor population.     Presentation
	Making Wellness Work for Your Community - Submitted by Westminster Services Creates health & wellness-centered environments through community-based teams.
	Management Training Program - Submitted by Westminster Services Intensive training program to enhance skills of key personnel, reduce personnel turnover, and improve efficiency.
	Mayflower Remembers - Submitted by The Mayflower Health Center Unique & meaningful way for staff to say "goodbye" when a resident passes.
	The Mom Rule - Submitted by Air Force Enlisted Village Unique way to guide decisions on behalf of residents.
	Our Gang-Male Health Forum and Social - Submitted by Hurley Manor Apts. Encourages Male involvement in group activities.
	Pain Management - Submitted by Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged Interdisciplinary pain management program recognizing resident's right to appropriate assessment & management of pain.      Pain Flow Sheet
	Pet Therapy - Submitted by Village on the Green Provides resident assistance and comfort utilizing highly-trained service dogs.
	Project Boomerang - Submitted by Cypress Cove at Health Park Offers classes to non-English-speaking employees to facilitate better communication between residents and staff.
	Reminiscence - Submitted by Village on the Green Utilizes skills and tools such as words, objects, music, etc., to spark memories and to generate discussion during periods of visitation.      Training Guide
	Resident Ambassadors Program - Submitted by Mease Manor Volunteer program that offers variety of services.
	Resident Autobiography - Submitted by Sunnyside Nursing Home Residents publish their "life story" with the help of staff.
	Restorative Training-Upping the Ante - Submitted by Sunnyside Nursing Home Advanced restorative training for nursing assistants.
	Scooter/Chair Driver's Training Submitted by Hugh Ash Manor  Driver's safety training, test, and certification designed to prevent accidents and lessen maintenance repairs.
	Sneakers - Submitted by Sunnyside Nursing Home in Sarasota Walking program which creates resident/staff teams for fun and camaraderie.
	Social Accountability - Submitted by Vicar's Landing Documenting evidence of charitable acts.        Supporting Document
	Spa and Relaxation Day - Submitted by River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged A day of massage and pamparing.
	Sports Challenge - Submitted by Village on the Green Residents challenge employees to competitions in seven different game categories.
	Staff Retention - Submitted by Avante at Ormond Beach Program designed to improve retention of frontline staff.
	Standards for Incidents Involving Fractures or Serious Injury - Submitted by Westminster Oaks Health Center Improves communication between residents, family members/responsible party and staff following the occurrence of a serious incident.
	Suicide Risk Assessment Committee - Submitted by Plymouth Harbor Structure for reaching out to residents in need.      Policy & Procedure
	Sunlight Gang - Submitted by Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged Program dealing with wandering.
	Sunshine Breakfast Club - Submitted by Plymouth Harbor Nutritional breakfast program for "late sleepers".
	Supporting Diversity in the Workplace - Submitted by Sunnyside Nursing Home Staffing program that partners with technical school in embracing multicultural nursing students.
	T.E.A. Time - Submitted by Cathedral Gerontology Center, Inc. Proactive Intervention to maintain mobility and ADL skills of residents.
	Training Tomorrows Leaders Today- Submitted by st. Andrews Estates North Developing leadership through a corporate Toastmasters club.
	Transfer Assistance - Submitted by The Health Center of Palatka Helps reduce incidents involving transfers utilizing stickers on nameplates outside their doors.
	Urinary Tract Infections: Developing a LTC Approach that Works - Submitted by Bon Secours St. Petersburg Incontinence Protocol.        PowerPoint Presentation
	Utilizing Quality Process to Reduce Pressure Ulcer Prevalence - Submitted by Bon Secours St. Petersburg Decreases pressure ulcer rate to below 5%, saves money and increases quality of care.
	Volleyball Restorative Style - Submitted by Sunnyside Nursing Home Motivates and challenges residents to participate in exercise program.
	Wellness Screenings - Submitted by John Knox Village Health Agency An extensive health-screening program providing the ability to detect the early warning signs of over twenty health conditions.

 

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