The Agency proposes to amend rules within Chapter 59E-7 to align with implementation of the new Florida Discharge Data Collection system. The new data collection system is a .net application that will incorporate the manual ....

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Hospital and Nursing Home Reporting Systems and Other Provisions Relating to Hospitals

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

59E-7.012Inpatient Data Reporting Instructions

59E-7.021Definitions

59E-7.023Schedule for Submission of Inpatient Data and Extensions.

59E-7.025Certification, Audits and Resubmission Procedures.

59E-7.027Header Record.

59E-7.028Inpatient Data Elements, Codes and Standards.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency proposes to amend rules within Chapter 59E-7 to align with implementation of the new Florida Discharge Data Collection system. The new data collection system is a .net application that will incorporate the manual functions required in its current data submission application. The rule amendments incorporate updated data type schemas required for the new system, update header elements and character field allowance for AHCA Numbers and practitioner licenses, and add definitions, electronic certification and clarifying language.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59E-7.012 to update data submission internet address and new data schemas; Rule 59E-7.021 to add the definition for the Florida Discharge Data Collection (FDDC); and Rule 59E-7.023 to update language. The Agency further proposes to amend Rule 59E-7.025 to modify certification language and remove obsolete material; 59E-7.027 to update header elements; and Rule 59E-7.028 to update the element character formats.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 408.061(1)(e), 408.15(8) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 408.061, 408.062, 408.063, 408.05, 408.07(2), 408.08, 408.15(11), 408.08(1)(2) FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: May 4, 2022, from 10:00am – 11:00am

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, then enter the conference room number followed by the pound sign, 998-518-088#. The agenda and related materials will be posted prior to the workshop 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: Jarius Williams, Bureau of Florida Center, 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: Nancy Tamariz, [phone], email: [e-mail].

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