24392607, 59A-36.007 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24392607

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

Overview

RULE:

59A-36.007	Resident Care Standards
59A-36.008	Medication Practices
59A-36.028	ALF Minimum Core Training Curriculum Requirements

PURPOSE:

The Agency proposes to revise rules 59A-36.007, 36.008 and 36.028, F.A.C., pursuant to HB 767 (2020) which amended sections 429.41, 426.256, and 429.52, F.S., respectively, to provide for the use of physical restraints, the option for a resident to waive being orally advised of medication names and dosages, and the establishment of requirements by rule for core trainer registration and removal.

SUMMARY:

The Agency proposes to revise rules 59A-36.007, 36.008 and 36.028, F.A.C., to include specifications for a care plan, staff monitoring, and periodic review by a physician pertaining to use of physical restraints, the option for a resident to waive being orally advised of medication names and dosages, clarification for coordination of third party services, infection control procedures, and requirements for core trainer registration and removal.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

429.41, 429.41, 429.52, F.S.

LAW:

429.255, 429.26, 429.28, 429.41, 429.52, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/7/2021 Vol. 47/67

COMMENTS:

From 4/7/2021 To 4/28/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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