13961518, 59A-11.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13961518

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

BIRTH CENTER STANDARDS AND LICENSURE

Overview

RULE:

59A-11.002	Definitions
59A-11.003	Licensure Procedures
59A-11.004	Investigations and License, Life Safety and Validation Inspections
59A-11.010	Informed Consent
59A-11.023	Physical Environment, Water Supply and Fire Safety

PURPOSE:

The purpose is to modify existing rules to add and delete definitions; updates references to outdated forms which have been revised and are incorporated in rule; update license fee; delete requirements that are duplicative; and add references to align with our uniform licensure statute and rule.

SUMMARY:

Rule 59A-11.002 is amended to correct the name of an accrediting organization and deletes other definitions.  Rule 59A-11.003 is amended to add references and align with Chapter  408, Part II, F.S., and Chapter 59A-35, F.A.C.; update a reference to a an updated form that has been revised and incorporated in rule; delete requirements that are duplicative; update licensure fee amount.  Rule 59A-11.004 is amended to add references and align with Chapter 408, Part II, F.S., and Chapter 59A-35, F.A.C.; delete requirements that are duplicative of those now in Chapter 408, Part II, F.S. or Rule 59A-35, F.A.C.  Rule 59A-11.010 is amended to update a form incorporated in rule and identifies where the form can be found on the Agency’s web site.  Rule 59A-11.023 is amended to update rule references and requirements previously in Chapter 10D-9, F.A.C., that are now in the Florida Building Code.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

383.309, 408.805, 408.819, F.S.

LAW:

383.305, 383.307, 383.308, 383.309, 383.324, 383.31, 408.805, 408.811, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/19/2013 Vol. 39/245

COMMENTS:

From 12/19/2013 To 1/9/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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