7th Annual
Private Care
Symposium

Insightful Learning Opportunities

Engage in enriching sessions led by distinguished experts, offering cutting-edge insights and strategies tailored specifically for private pay home care providers, enhancing your knowledge and skills.

Comprehensive Industry Coverage

Experience a diverse range of topics and discussions that address the current trends, challenges, and innovations in private pay home care, ensuring you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving industry.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Connect with top industry leaders and influencers during the welcoming evening reception and throughout the full day of sessions, fostering invaluable professional relationships and collaborations.

Kick off your experience with a comprehensive, half-day dive deep into the foundations of running a private pay home health agency, covering key topics such as licensure requirements, regulatory compliance, effective operations, marketing tactics, and employment best practices. Perfect for new managers and leaders, this workshop will equip you with the tools to succeed in the growing private pay sector.

*Optional add-on; not included in the full-day Private Care Symposium registration fee.

Arrive early to complete your registration process and collect your attendee materials, including your name badge and event packet. Our dedicated team will be available to assist with any questions and ensure a smooth and efficient check-in experience.

Join us for a casual networking reception with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors. This is a great opportunity to make new connections, catch up with colleagues, and kick off the event in a relaxed atmosphere.

If you didn’t check in the day before, no worries! You can still pick up your attendee materials and name badge at the registration desk. Meanwhile, enjoy a continental breakfast and take the opportunity to network with peers before the sessions begin.

HCAF Executive Director Denise Bellville welcomes attendees and outlines the day’s agenda, preparing you for an inspiring and educational experience.

HCAF President Cindy Lavoie offers an in-depth look at the current state of Private Duty home care in Florida, highlighting key industry statistics, emerging trends, and the challenges providers face. Cindy will also outline HCAF's ongoing advocacy and initiatives aimed at strengthening the industry and supporting providers.

Cara Tomlinson, RN, COO of Tidal Consulting, will emphasize the importance of survey readiness for organizations aiming to enhance compliance. She will discuss common deficiencies that often hinder successful survey outcomes, including inadequate documentation, insufficient staff training, and poor communication protocols. Cara will highlight the need for proactive planning and best practices to assess readiness, ensuring that organizations can identify and address these gaps effectively and be prepared when AHCA. 

Take a break, grab some refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Be sure to engage with our sponsors to increase your chances of winning exciting prizes during the end-of-day raffle!

Do you know who your ideal client is and how to target them effectively in your sales efforts?  As owners, administrators and managers of home care companies, the more you understand about your target audience and ideal client, the more effectively you can build your brand and communicate with potential clients and referral sources. Stephen Tweed will walk you through strategies to clearly define your ideal client and how to refocus your sales and marketing process on attracting more ideal clients!

Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet while networking with industry professionals, speakers, and exhibitors.

Littler Mendelson attorney Joshua Vaughn will identify the latest employment law updates, litigation trends, and how to mitigate the risks of exposure for home care employers in Florida. They will discuss key legal changes and offer strategies to mitigate risks and protect your business. This session will cover the latest on the non-compete ban, upcoming salary increases for exempt employees, employer obligations regarding medical and recreational marijuana, key home care litigation issues, how to avoid common wage and hour mistakes, and more. Details

Elizabeth Lombardo of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of Broward County will provide an inside look into the services provided by AAAs and how your agency can build effective partnerships to benefit your clients and community. Explore new opportunities to collaborate with local lead agencies.

Refresh, recharge, and reconnect with colleagues, speakers, and sponsors. Be sure to engage with our sponsors to increase your chances of winning exciting prizes during the end-of-day raffle!

Thomas Rose, CEO of 21st Century Health Care Consultants, will guide you through the key performance indicators (KPIs) that are critical for monitoring and driving growth in the home care industry. Learn how to track, analyze, and use data to enhance your agency's performance and profitability.

Florida law requires health care workers to report any known or suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Join Deborah Golden, Regional Program Supervisor at the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), as she provides an in-depth overview of your legal obligations as a mandated reporter. This session will cover when and how to file a report, what happens after submission, and the key DCF requirements to ensure your team is fully prepared to meet these critical responsibilities.