Definitions, Admission Eligibility

 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

55-11.003Definitions

55-11.005Admission Eligibility

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. 48 No. 167, August 26, 2022 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

55-11.003 Definitions.

(1) No change.

(2) “Applicant” means a veteran with peacetime or wartime service as defined in subsections (11)(12) and (16)(17), herein, who is not in need of hospitalization or nursing home care.

(3) No Change.

(4) “Comprehensive Care Plan” means the written plan which sets forth each resident’s emotional, behavioral, social and physical goals and objectives to maintain an optimal level of self-care and independence as established by staff disciplines representing medical, nursing, dietetics, social service and rehabilitation. Due consideration shall be given to the resident care standards found in state and federal law, including but not limited to the standards of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, except where the state’s standards are more restrictive and require adherence to the state’s standards pursuant to s. 296.17, F.S.in accordance with Rule 59A-36.007, F.A.C. These standards may be found but are not limited to the rules of Title 38 C.F.R. Part 51; Chapter 429, Part I, F.S.; Assisted Living Facility rule 59A-36.007, F.A.C.; and this rule chapter 55-11, F.A.C.

(5) “Department” means the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(6) “Director” means the Eexecutive Ddirector of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(7) through (16) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 296.04(2) FS. Law Implemented 296.02, 296.04(1), 296.06, 296.17 FS. History–New 5-29-90, Amended 11-19-92, 3-31-94, 10-27-94, 12-27-98, ________.

55-11.005 Admission Eligibility.

(1) through (2) No Change.

(3) Criteria for admission to the Domiciliary home must be consistent with the admission requirements for assisted living facilities set forth in Rule 59A-36.006, F.A.C., and said criteria are incorporated by reference in this rule section.

(4) Before admission, each applicant must apply for and receive a certificate of eligibility from the VA, using the most current application packet provided by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs that includes any required VA forms and instructions, to explain the supporting documentation that is required. To secure a certificate of eligibility the applicant must complete the Application for Certificate of Eligibility along with all required supporting documentation, found in the following link [placeholder for DOS-assigned link] as well as the website for the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs: https//floridavets.org /. The application forms are not adopted in this rule as permanent links because VA may update its forms; however, the most current VA forms can be obtained from any of the following locations:

(a) Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Veterans’ Domiciliary Home of Florida, 751 SE Sycamore Terrace, Lake City, Florida 32025. Telephone number: 386-758-0600; Fax: [phone], or Website: https://floridavets.org/locations/state-veterans-nursing-homes /.

(b) Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Field Services Offices in VA Medical Centers or Outpatient clinics located at Bay Pines, Gainesville, Lake City, Miami, Tampa, Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Port Richey, Riviera Beach, Pensacola and Oakland Park, or County or City Veteran Service offices located in counties throughout Florida. Please call 386-758-0600 for the most current Admissions information or to locate a convenient office.

(5) The Application for Certificate of Eligibility consists of the following forms which are hereby incorporated by reference, and posted at the following links:.

(a) Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Veterans Domiciliary Home of Florida Application Packet at [placeholder for DOS-assigned link].

(b) VA Form 10-10EZ Application for Health Benefits at [placeholder for DOS-assigned link].

(6) The fully completed Application for Certificate of Eligibility along with all required supporting documentation must be forwarded to the home at the Robert H Jenkins, Jr., Domiciliary Home of Florida, 751 SE Sycamore Terrace, Lake City, Florida 32025. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.

(a) The completed application with all required supporting documentation will be reviewed by an Admissions Committee at the Domicilary consisting of representatives of Business Services, Health Services, Social Services, and Food Services.

(b) The Admissions Committee will review the application and make a recommendation to the Administrator as to the action to be taken, and whether or not to approve the admission. 

Rulemaking Authority 296.04(2) FS. Law Implemented 1.01(14), 296.02(6), 296.04(2), 296.06(2), 296.07, 296.08 FS. History–New 5-29-90, Amended 3-31-94, 10-27-94, 12-27-98, 12-28-04, 10-26-14, ______.