To clarify that the variations on the term “site survey” in statute and rule have the same meaning.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64J-2.001Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify that the variations on the term “site survey” in statute and rule have the same meaning.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The definition of various terms used to describe the in-person or remote inspection and observation of trauma center operations to determine compliance with trauma center standards.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 395.4001(13), (17), 395.401(1), (2), 395.4025(7), (9), (10), (14), 395.4036(1), 395.4045(3), (4), (5), (8), 395.405 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.0011, 381.0205, 395.3025(4)(f), 395.40(3)-(6), 395.401, 395.4015, 395.402, 395.4025, 395.4045, 395.405 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michael Leffler at [phone] or [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

64J-2.001 Definitions.

In addition to the definitions provided in Sections 395.401, 395.4001, 401.107, and 401.23, F.S., the following definitions apply to rules under Chapter 64J-2, F.A.C.:

(1) through (6) No change.

(7) Onsite visit, site survey, site review, site visit, on-site survey, on-site evaluation, and onsite review – means an in-person or Department-approved remote audio-visual inspection and observation of the resources and processes for providing trauma patient treatment and care, together with in-person or Department-approved remote inspection and review of original and electronic health records and documentation of the quality of trauma patient treatment, care, and trauma patient outcomes.

(7) through (15) renumbered (8) through (16) No change.

(17) This rule shall be reviewed, and if necessary, repealed or renewed through the rulemaking process five years from the effective date.

Rulemaking Authority 395.4001(13), (17), 395.401(1), (2), 395.4025(7), (9), (10), (14), 395.4036(1), 395.4045(3), (4), (5), (8), 395.405 FS. Law Implemented 381.0205, 395.1031, 395.3025(4)(f), 395.401, 395.4015, 395.402, 395.4025, 395.403, 395.4036, 395.404, 395.4045, 395.405 FS. History–New 11-5-09, Amended 3-4-20,_______.