Pursuant to changes from 2020-009 and 2022-048, L.O.F., the Agency proposes to create new rules within Chapter 59A-8 governing training and delegation of tasks by RNs to home health agency staff.

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Comments Open:: 12/28/2022
Summary:: Rule 59A-8.0097 establishes training and validation requirements for home health aides and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Rule 59A-8.0216 establishes criteria for the delegation of tasks by a registered nurse (RN) and supervisory requirements for home health aides and CNAs. Rule 59A-8.0219 establishes procedures for the administration of medication by home health aides and CNAs to home health agency personnel.
Purpose:: Pursuant to changes from 2020-009 and 2022-048, L.O.F., the Agency proposes to create new rules within Chapter 59A-8 governing training and delegation of tasks by RNs to home health agency staff.
Rulemaking Authority:: 400.489, 464.0156, 464.2035, F.S.
Law:: 400.489, 400.490, 464.0156, 464.2035, F.S.
Related Rules: (3): 59A-8.0097. Medication Training and Validation; 59A-8.0216. RN Delegation of Tasks; 59A-8.0219. Medication Administration