26446097, 59A-8.0248 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26446097

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

Overview

RULE:

59A-8.0248

Excellence in Home Health

PURPOSE:

The Agency proposes to create a new rule within Ch. 59A-8, F.A.C., to implement the provisions of HB 607 (L.O.F. 2020-9) as it relates to Excellence in Home Health.  Section 400.52, F.S., was created to establish the Excellence in Home Health Program. The program designates awards to well-performing home health agencies based on survey performance and other criteria.

SUBJECT:

Rule 59A-8.0248 will outline guidelines for the Excellence in Home Health award designation.  This rule establishes the award application form and processing timeframe; standards related to patient and client care satisfaction; employee training and retention; enforcement history; and Medicaid requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.52, 400.97, 408.819, FS.

LAW:

400.52, 400.462, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/19/2022 Vol. 48/204

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

400.52, 400.97, 408.819, FS., 400.52, 400.462, FS.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=59A-8.0248&PDate=10/19/2022&Section=1

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