The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-36.011 to align with section 430.5025, FS (2023-278 L.O.F.) regarding training requirements for staff of assisted living facilities providing specialized Alzheimer's services.

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

59A-36.011Staff Training Requirements and Competency Test

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-36.011 to align with section 430.5025, FS (2023-278 L.O.F.) regarding training requirements for staff of assisted living facilities providing specialized Alzheimer's services.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule 59A-36.011 outlines staff training requirements and competency testing for Assisted Living Facilities. The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-36.011 to align with section 430.5025, FS (2023-278, L.O.F.) regarding training requirements for staff of assisted living facilities providing specialized Alzheimer's services.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 429.178, 429.41, 429.52 FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 429.07, 429.075, 429.178, 429.41, 429.52 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.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Chequita Byrd, Assisted Living Unit, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Chequita Byrd, [phone], email: [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.