The Agency is proposing to amend this rule to update vague language. The use of the phrase “include but not limited to” implies that there are actions that constitute a violation other than those enumerated within the list. The statement “but not ...  

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    AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

    Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    59E-2.024Violation of Chapter 408 F.S. or Board Rules

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency is proposing to amend this rule to update vague language. The use of the phrase “include but not limited to” implies that there are actions that constitute a violation other than those enumerated within the list. The statement “but not limited to” will be removed. As well, a statutory reference will be corrected.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule 59E-2.024(3), F.A.C., uses vague language. This will be addressed to clarify actions that constitute a violation. Rule 59E-2.024(3)(e), F.A.C., has an incorrect statutory reference.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 408.15 FS

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 408.08 FS

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

    DATE AND TIME: February 19, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

    PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mills Smith, (Phone: (850)412-4353, email: Robert.Smith@ahca.myflorida.com) If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mills Smith, (Phone: (850)412-4353, email: Robert.Smith@ahca.myflorida.com)

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
Rule 59E-2.024(3)F.A.C., uses vague language. This will be addressed to clarify actions that constitute a violation. Rule 59E-2.024(3)(e)F.A.C., has an incorrect statutory reference.
Purpose:
The Agency is proposing to amend this rule to update vague language. The use of the phrase “include but not limited to” implies that there are actions that constitute a violation other than those enumerated within the list. The statement “but not limited to” will be removed. As well, a statutory reference will be corrected.
Rulemaking Authority:
408.15 FS
Law:
408.08 FS
Contact:
Mills Smith, (Phone: (850) 412-4353, email: Robert.Smith@ahca.myflorida.com)
Related Rules: (1)
59E-2.024. Violation of Chapter 408 F.S. or Board Rules