3513163, 59A-4.200 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 3513163

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NURSING HOMES

Overview

RULE:

59A-4.200	Gold Seal
59A-4.201	Gold Seal Award
59A-4.202	Quality of Care
59A-4.204	Turnover Ratio
59A-4.205	The State Long Term Care Ombudsman Council Review (Repealed)
59A-4.206	Termination and Frequency of Review

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to to update the scoring and ranking of facilities to qualify for the Gold Seal consistent with the Nursing Home Guide.  The proposed rule further updates the ways in which a facility may market the Gold Seal.  The Agency further proposes a new section changing the review process of applications for the Gold Seal.  The changes will effect all nursing homes in Florida wishing to submit an application to the Panel on Excellence in Long Term Care for the award of the Gold Seal.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment will update the scoring and ranking of facilities to qualify for the Gold Seal, changes the way facilities may market the Gold Seal and changes the review process of applications submitted for the Gold Seal.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.235(9) F.S.

LAW:

400.235 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/2/2007 Vol. 33/05

COMMENTS:

From 2/2/2007 To 2/23/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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