Published on: 14286759. Definitions, License Application, Change of Ownership, and Provisional Licenses, License Renewal and Conditional Licenses (Repealed), License Requirements, Inspection Responsibilities, Admission Procedures, Appropriateness of Placement and Continued Residency Criteria, Resident Care Standards, Medication Practices, Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNROs), Staffing Standards, Staff Training Requirements and Competency Test, Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders Training Provider and Curriculum Approval, Food Service Standards, Fiscal Standards, Physical Plant Standards, Records, Adverse Incident Report, Liability Claim Report, Resident Contracts, Emergency Management, Limited Mental Health, Extended Congregate Care Services, Limited Nursing Services, Administrative Enforcement, Waivers
Published on: 14267941. Definitions, Staffing Standards, Staff Training Requirements and Competency Test, Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders Training Provider and Curriculum Approval, Fiscal Standards, Physical Plant Standards, Records, Adverse Incident Report, Emergency Management, Extended Congregate Care Services, Waivers
Published on: 13882851. The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement portions of recommendations proposed by the Governor’s Assisted Living Facility Workgroup, recommendations from members of the public received in rule workshops, as well as rule recommendations developed by the Assisted Living Facility Negotiated Rulemaking Committee. Such negotiated committee recommendations were the consensus product of the individuals designated to represent the interests of entities and persons affected by the rule. In addition to implementing these recommendations, the proposed rules were developed to address statutory changes enacted in Part II, Chapter 408 and Part I, Chapter 429, Florida Statutes, regarding the regulation of assisted living facilities.
Published on: 13671488. The rule revisions address the following areas: Educational Requirements, Training, and Competency Exams for Administrators and Managers; Training for Staff; Core Trainers; Training Accessibility; Data Collection; Medication practices; Emergency management; Limited Nursing Services, Limited Mental Health and Assisted Living Facility Licensing, Limited Mental Health, and Extended Congregate Care Designations; Self-administration of Medication; Major Incident Reporting; Limited Mental Health training exams, Pre-service and In-service Training Requirements, Staff Requirements, Facility Manager’s Role and Qualifications, Aging in Place Initiatives Requested by Consumers and Facilities; Electronic Recordkeeping; Deletion of duplicative rules; and, Revision of rules as needed based on legislative changes.; Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399. To participate by webinar, please register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/257760858 at least 5 days prior to the workshop. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required for participation by webinar. If you do not have internet access and are unable to attend in person, you may request assistance with registration to participate by telephone by contacting Ms. Bushnyakova at the phone number contained below.
Published on: 13671391. The rule revisions address the following areas: Educational Requirements, Training, and Competency Exams for Administrators and Managers; Training for Staff; Core Trainers; Training Accessibility; Data Collection; Medication practices; Emergency management; Limited Nursing Services, Limited Mental Health and Assisted Living Facility Licensing, Limited Mental Health, and Extended Congregate Care Designations; Self-administration of Medication; Major Incident Reporting; Limited Mental Health training exams, Pre-service and In-service Training Requirements, Staff Requirements, Facility Manager’s Role and Qualifications, Aging in Place Initiatives Requested by Consumers and Facilities; Electronic Recordkeeping; Deletion of duplicative rules; and, Revision of rules as needed based on legislative changes.; Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.; Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32399. To participate by webinar, please register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/787655386, least 5 days prior to the workshop. If you do not have internet access and are unable to attend in person, you may request assistance with registration to participate by telephone by contacting Ms. Bushnyakova at the phone number contained below. You may also choose to send written comments in advance to Ms. Amanda Samerson, Department of Elder Affairs, Office of General Counsel, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399; email: samersona@elderaffairs.org.
Published on: 13537434. The Department of Elder Affairs, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Health, announces the convening of rulemaking proceedings to address assisted living facility regulation. The purpose of the rulemaking is to draft rules addressing the safety and quality of services and care provided to residents within assisted living facilities while being mindful of unnecessary increases in regulation given the many variations in services provided, the number of residents or size of the facility, and the makeup of resident populations in the facilities.