26661243, 59A-8.0097 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26661243

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-8.0097	Medication Training and Validation
59A-8.0216	RN Delegation of Tasks
59A-8.0219	Medication Administration

PURPOSE:

Pursuant to changes from 2020-009 and 2022-048, L.O.F., the Agency proposes to create new rules within Chapter 59A-8 governing training and delegation of tasks by RNs to home health agency staff.

SUMMARY:

Rule 59A-8.0097 establishes training and validation requirements for home health aides and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).  Rule 59A-8.0216 establishes criteria for the delegation of tasks by a registered nurse (RN) and supervisory requirements for home health aides and CNAs.  Rule 59A-8.0219 establishes procedures for the administration of medication by home health aides and CNAs to home health agency personnel.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.489, 464.0156, 464.2035, F.S.

LAW:

400.489, 400.490, 464.0156, 464.2035, 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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