7406258, 59A-26.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 7406258

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-26.001	Definitions
59A-26.002	Licensure Procedure, Fees and Exemptions
59A-26.003	Classification of Deficiencies
59A-26.004	Responsibilities for Operation
59A-26.005	Fiscal Standards
59A-26.006	Admission Policies and Requirements
59A-26.007	Personnel Standards
59A-26.0075	Fiscal Prohibitions, Kickbacks and Referrals
59A-26.008	Training, Habilitation, Active Treatment Professional, and Special Programs and Services
59A-26.009	Dietary Services
59A-26.010	Dental Services
59A-26.011	Psychological Services
59A-26.012	Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services
59A-26.013	Administration of Medications to ICF/DD Residents by Unlicensed Medication Assistants
59A-26.014	Training and Validation Required for Unlicensed Medication Assistants
59A-26.015	Plant Maintenance and Housekeeping
59A-26.016	Fire Protection, Life Safety, Systems Failure and External Emergency Communication
59A-26.017	Plans Submission and Fee Requirements
59A-26.018	Physical Plant Codes and Standards for ICF/DD
59A-26.019	Construction and Physical Environment Standards for Facilities Providing Services to Clients that Receive Chronic, Skilled/Acute Nursing or Medical Care or Designated as a Level of Care 9
59A-26.020	Disaster Preparedness
59A-26.021	Physical Plant Codes and Standards for ICF/DD
59A-26.022	Construction and Physical Environment Standards
59A-26.023	Disaster Preparedness

PURPOSE:

The Agency adopts the following licensing rules and minimum standards of program quality and adequacy of care for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled, hereafter referred to as ICF/DD in accordance with Chapter 400, Part VIII and Chapter 408, Part II, F.S. The intent of this rule is to ensure services are provided that meet the specific needs of individual residents, overcome barriers to increase independence and productive living, and result in an improved quality of life. In addition, the rule defines and limits the size and design characteristics of an ICF/DD to establish optimum environments in which service delivery occurs. This rule reflects the ability of the State of Florida to specify program requirements and residential requirements including facility and living unit size and design.

SUMMARY:

This proposed rule will adopt licensing rules and minimum standards of program quality and adequacy of care pertaining to Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.967 FS.

LAW:

400.967(2) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/24/2009 Vol. 35/29

COMMENTS:

From 7/24/2009 To 8/14/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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