30084955, 59A-26.020 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30084955

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

Overview

RULE:

59A-26.020

Disaster Preparedness

PURPOSE:

59A-26.020 outlines Intermediate Care Facility requirements to have a written plan for procedures in the event of disasters.

SUMMARY:

The Agency proposes to revise rule 59A-26.020 to align language with statute 408.821 regarding submission and approval of comprehensive emergency management plans (CEMP), remove obsolete language and incorporate a CEMP form for Intermediate Care Facilities.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.967, 408.821, F.S.

LAW:

400.967(2)(g), 408.821 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/10/2025 Vol. 51/198

COMMENTS:

From 10/10/2025 To 10/31/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-18493 Emergency Management Planning Criteria for Intermediate Care Facilities, AHCA Form 3110-6008, April 2025

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