26660564, 59A-8.0095 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26660564

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

Overview

RULE:

59A-8.0095

Personnel

PURPOSE:

The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-8.0095 governing home health agency personnel.  Pursuant to changes from 2020-009 and 2022-048, L.O.F., the rule will be revised to align the requirements for an administrator and alternate administrator as well as a director of nursing and alternate director of nursing, require submission of the license application form to report certain personnel changes, and clarify requirements for home health aide training.

SUMMARY:

: Rule 59A-8.0095 outlines the requirements governing home health agency personnel. The Agency is proposing to revise the rule to align the requirements for an administrator and alternate administrator as well as a director of nursing and alternate director of nursing, require submission of the license application form to report certain personnel changes, and clarify requirements for home health aide training.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.488, 400.497 F.S.

LAW:

400.476, 400.487, 400.488, 400.497 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/28/2022 Vol. 48/250

COMMENTS:

From 12/28/2022 To 1/18/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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