AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Health Facility and Agency Licensing
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
59A-3.272Governing Body
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 44 No. 152, August 6, 2018 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
59A-3.272 Governing Board.
(1) through (4) No change.
(5) The governing board of any licensed facility, is authorized to suspend, deny, revoke, or curtail the staff privileges of any staff member for good cause.
(a) The procedures for such actions shall comply with the facility’s established bylaws, standards, and procedures.
(b) The proceedings and records of committees and governing bodies which relate solely to actions taken in carrying out the provisions of this section shall not under any circumstances be subject to inspection under the provisions of Section 119.07(1), F.S.; nor shall meetings held pursuant to achieving the objectives of such committees and governing bodies be open to the public under the provisions of Chapter 286, F.S.
(c) Good cause shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Incompetence.
2. Negligence.
3. Being found to be a habitual user of intoxicants or drugs to the extent that he is deemed dangerous to himself or others.
4. Mental or physical impairment which may adversely affect patient care.
5. Behavior disruptive to the hospital environment.
(6) through (7) renumbered (5)through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 395.1055 FS. Law Implemented 395.0191, 395.0193, 395.0195, 395.1055 FS. History–New 9-4-95, Formerly 59A-3.217, Amended_________.
