MIAMI - Jan 23, 2020 - Florida Community Care (“FCC”), a Provider Services Network (PSN) selected by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) as a Long-Term Care Plus Plan, has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory HealthCare (AAAHC). FCC, a subsidiary of Independent Living Systems (ILS), provides integrated services statewide to Florida’s Medicaid enrollees who are eligible to receive long-term care services. AAAHC accreditation distinguishes this long-term care plan from many other health care organizations through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety.

“This distinguished accreditation is a testament to FCC’s commitment to providing the highest quality of care to our members, Florida’s frail and aging adults with disabilities, as we strive to stay above the status quo in providing exceptional person-centered health and long-term care,” said FCC CEO, Nestor Plana.

Health care organizations seeking AAAHC Accreditation undergo an extensive self-assessment and onsite survey by AAAHC expert surveyors – physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in health care. The survey is peer-based and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization improve its care and services. While an on-site survey is an important component of the process, ongoing compliance and continuous improvement are part of the accreditation maintenance mindset that should be integrated into the organization’s daily activities long after the survey has been completed.

“I am very proud of the work and services Florida Community Care provides to our members across Florida. This accreditation is a testament to our ongoing commitment to providing quality care and we will continue to meet the highest standards of care and safety for our members. We greatly appreciated the opportunity to demonstrate Florida Community Care’s best practices in the field of long-term care for our most vulnerable populations,” said Josefina Carbonell, President of Florida Community Care.

Florida Community Care’s status as an AAAHC-accredited organization means that the company hasmet nationally recognized standards set by AAAHC for the provision of quality health and long-term care. The intent of accreditation is for organizations to adopt policies and procedures that fuel ongoing QI and self-evaluation every day. FCC joins over 6,100 health and ambulatory health care organizations across the United States that are currently accredited by AAAHC.