The Agency proposes to revise subsection 59A-4.200, F.A.C., to merge all Gold Seal criteria and requirements in one rule.

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

59A-4.200Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency proposes to revise subsection 59A-4.200, F.A.C., to merge all Gold Seal criteria and requirements in one rule.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Agency proposes to amend rule 59A-4.200, F.A.C., to merge all Gold Seal criteria and requirements in Rules 59A-4.200, 59A-4.201, 59A-4.2015, 59A-4.202, 59A-4.203, 59A-4.204 and Rule 59A-4.206, F.A.C. in one rule to simplify, consolidate and provide easier access to requirements for the Gold Seal Award.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 400.235, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 400.235, FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: February 16, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, Florida 32308

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 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #33, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 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: Jacquie Williams, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #33, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 or via email at [e-mail].

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