31187554, 59A-3.255 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31187554

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

HOSPITAL LICENSURE

Overview

RULE:

59A-3.255

Emergency Care

PURPOSE:

Rule 59A-3.255 outlines procedures and protocols for emergency care provided in hospitals. The Agency intends to revise this rule, pursuant to HB 355, Chapter 2026-105, L.O.F., to add requirements for minimum standards for pediatric care in emergency departments for availability of and immediate access to pediatric-specific equipment and supplies.

SUBJECT:

The Agency intends to revise this rule, pursuant to HB 355, Chapter 2026-105, L.O.F., to add requirements for minimum standards for pediatric care in emergency departments for availability of and immediate access to pediatric-specific equipment and supplies.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

395.1041, 395.1055 FS

LAW:

395.1031, 395.1041, 395.1055 FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/31/2026 Vol. 52/148

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

395.1041, 395.1055 FS, 395.1031, 395.1041, 395.1055 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-3.255&PDate=7/31/2026&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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