Published on: 22944785. The purpose and effect of the rule amendments is to clarify the application and renewal procedures for facilities licensed by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (“Agency”) under chapter 393, Florida Statutes; establish additional requirements for Agency-licensed facilities to ensure the health and safety of residents; clarify existing requirements for Agency-licensed facilities; delineate the range of disciplinary actions the Agency may take in response to violations of the Agency’s licensing rules and statutes; and delineate aggravating and mitigating factors that the Agency will consider when determining appropriate disciplinary action in response to violations of the Agency’s licensing rules and statutes.
Published on: 14394526. Definitions, License Application and Renewal Procedures, Types of Licenses, Agency Monitoring and Oversight, License Violation, License Violations-Fines and Other Disciplinary Actions, Denial or Revocation, Licensed Capacity, General Standards, Staff Qualifications and Training requirements, Resident Care and Supervision Standards, Fire and Emergency Procedures, Foster Care Facility Standards, Group Home Facility Standards, Residential Habilitation Center Standards, Comprehensive Transitional Education Program, Siting
Published on: 14014771. Definitions, License Application and Renewal Procedures, Types of Licenses, Agency Monitoring and Oversight, License Violation, License Violations-Fines and Other Disciplinary Actions, Denial or Revocation, Licensed Capacity, General Standards, Staff Qualifications and Training requirements, Resident Care and Supervision Standards, Fire and Emergency Procedures, Foster Care Facility Standards, Group Home Facility Standards, Residential Habilitation Center Standards, Comprehensive Transitional Education Program, Siting
Published on: 14008272. The proposed rule amendment revises, clarifies, and streamlines the provisions of rule chapter 65G-2, related to licensure of foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive transitional education programs for persons with developmental disabilities.
Published on: 13382428. On May 31, 2013, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities received a petition for Variance from Great Living, LLC seeking variance from subparagrah 65G-2.012(8)(c)2, F.A.C. for one specific bedroom located at 1330 Providence Blvd in Deltona, Florida. Subparagraph 65G-2.012(8)(c)2 states that "multi-occupancy rooms shall provide at least 60 square feet per resident of usable floor space." Great Living, LLC was seeking variance to allow two residents to stay in a bedroom with less than 120 square feet of living space without the removal of a section of the wall.
The Agency GRANTS the Petitioner's request for a permanent variance of Rule 65G-2.012(8)(c)2, with respect to the bedroom specifically identified by the Petitioner, located at 1330 Providence Blvd., Deltona, Florida 32725, which contains 112.4 square feet of usable floor space. As such, the Petitioner may house two or fewer residents in the bedroom. This variance shall only applly to the resident's bedroom referenced above and does not waive the floor space requirements for any other portion of the Petitioner's facility.
Published on: 13065723. The proposed rule amendment revises, clarifies, and streamlines the provisions of rule chapter 65G-2, related to licensure of foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive transitional education programs for persons with developmental disabilities.
Published on: 12795093. The proposed rule amendment revises, clarifies, and streamlines the provisions of rule chapter 65G-2, related to licensure of foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive transitional education programs for persons with developmental disabilities.