The Agency proposes to revise rules 59A-36.007, 36.008 and 36.028, F.A.C., pursuant to HB 767 (2020) which amended sections 429.41, 426.256, and 429.52, F.S., respectively, to provide for the use of physical restraints, ....

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

59A-36.007Resident Care Standards

59A-36.008Medication Practices

59A-36.028ALF Minimum Core Training Curriculum Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency proposes to revise rules 59A-36.007, 36.008 and 36.028, F.A.C., pursuant to HB 767 (2020) which amended sections 429.41, 426.256, and 429.52, F.S., respectively, to provide for the use of physical restraints, the option for a resident to waive being orally advised of medication names and dosages, and the establishment of requirements by rule for core trainer registration and removal.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Agency proposes to revise rules 59A-36.007, 36.008 and 36.028, F.A.C., pursuant to HB 767 (2020) to include specifications for a care plan, staff monitoring, and periodic review by a physician pertaining to use of physical restraints, clarification for coordination of third party services and infection control procedures, creation of a new waiver form for ALF residents that wish to opt out of being orally advised of medication names and dosages and requirements for core trainer registration and removal.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 429.41, 429.41, 429.52, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 429.255, 429.26, 429.28, 429.41, 429.52, FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 17, 2020, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: No public face-to-face meeting. This workshop will be conducted via teleconference. Participate by dialing the Open Voice conference line, 1(888)585-9008, and then enter the conference room number followed by the pound sign, 476-211-242#. The agenda and related materials can be found on the web at: https://ahca.myflorida.com/MCHQ/Health_Facility_Regulation/Rulemaking.shtml.

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: [e-mail], Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, 2727 Mahan Drive, MS 28A, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, [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: Keisha Woods, [phone], email: [e-mail].

 

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