17269897, 59A-36.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 17269897

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

Assisted Living Facility

Overview

RULE:

59A-36.001

Standards and Criteria for Determining Compliance with Facility Standards and Resident Rights (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The Agency is proposing to create a new rule chapter regarding residents’ rights in assisted living facilities licensed by the Agency. Section 429.28, Florida Statutes, directs the Agency to adopt rules for uniform standards and compliance with residents’ rights.

SUMMARY:

The Agency is responsible for conducting surveys in assisted living facilities to determine general compliance with facility standards and compliance with residents’ rights as a prerequisite to initial licensure or license renewal. The Agency is proposing to create a new rule chapter that would standardize the survey process for determining compliance with the residents’ rights requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

429.28 (3)(a) F.S., 408.819 FS

LAW:

429.28 (3)(a), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/14/2016 Vol. 42/50

COMMENTS:

From 3/14/2016 To 4/4/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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