The Department of Elder Affairs, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Health, announces the commencement of rulemaking proceedings to address assisted living ...

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Comments Open:: 11/14/2017
Summary:: The proposed rule establishes a process for the Department of Elder Affairs to ensure that licensees of assisted living facilities develop and implement plans that ensure ambient air temperatures will be maintained at or below 81 degrees Fahrenheit for a minimum of ninety-six (96) hours in the event of the loss of primary electrical power to an assisted living facility to ensure the health, safety, comfort and welfare of residents of assisted living facilities.
Purpose:: The Department of Elder Affairs, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Health, announces the commencement of rulemaking proceedings to address assisted living facility regulation. The purpose of the rulemaking is to address the safety and quality of services and care provided to residents of assisted living facilities that may experience loss of power. Ensuring assisted living facilities have alternative ...
Rulemaking Authority:: 429.41, FS
Law:: 429.19, 429.28, 429.41, FS.
Contact:: Jeanne Curtin, Senior Attorney, Department of Elder Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, alfrulecomment@elderaffairs.org, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
Related Rules: (1): 58A-5.036. Emergency Environmental Control for Assisted Living Facilities