This rule establishes criteria for nursing home preparation and maintenance of emergency power in order to protect the health, safety, comfort, and welfare of nursing home residents in the event of the loss of primary electrical power.

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Comments Open:: 11/14/2017
Summary:: Rule 59A-4.1265 outlines the requirements for alternative power sources to provide emergency environmental control for nursing homes that experience loss of power.
Purpose:: This rule establishes criteria for nursing home preparation and maintenance of emergency power in order to protect the health, safety, comfort, and welfare of nursing home residents in the event of the loss of primary electrical power.
Rulemaking Authority:: 400.23 FS
Law:: 400.23 FS
Contact:: Kim Stewart at (850) 412-3492 or email at: LTCStaff@ahca.myflorida.com. Public comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., December 5, 2017.
Related Rules: (1): 59A-4.1265. Emergency Environmental Control for Nursing Homes