Purpose of Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Core Training Provider and Curriculum Approvals., ALF Core Training Provider Qualifications., ALF Minimum Core Training Curriculum Requirements., ALF Core Training Provider Initial Registration Process., ...

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Training Requiring Provider and Curriculum Approvals

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
58T-1.201: Purpose of Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Core Training Provider and Curriculum Approvals.
58T-1.203: ALF Core Training Provider Qualifications.
58T-1.205: ALF Minimum Core Training Curriculum Requirements.
58T-1.207: ALF Core Training Provider Initial Registration Process.
58T-1.209: Process for Maintaining ALF Core Training Provider Registration.
58T-1.211: Registered ALF Core Training Provider Responsibilities.

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 35 No. 11, March 20, 2009 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

58T-1.201 Purpose of Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Core Training Provider and Curriculum Approvals.

The purpose of Rules 58T-1.203 through 58T-1.211, F.A.C., is to comply with the ALF core training provider and curriculum requirements as specified in Section 429.52, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 429.52 FS. Law Implemented 429.52 FS. History–New ________.

 

58T-1.203 ALF Core Training Provider Qualifications.

(1) PRIMARY REQUIREMENTS. In order to register as an assisted living facility core training provider (hereafter referred to as “core training provider,” “training provider,” or “provider”), all applicants must meet the requirements outlined in Section 429.52(9), F.S., The requirements are as follows which include proof of the following:

(a) No change.

(b) Successful passage of the competency test, which requires a minimum score of 75%; and

(c) No change.

(2) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. In addition to meeting the 3 primary requirements set forth in subsection (1) of this rule, applicants must meet one of the requirements outlined in Section 429.52(10), F.S., or one of the requirements established in this subsection,. The requirements are as follows which include the following:

(a) through (e) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 429.52 FS. Law Implemented 429.52 FS. History–New ________.

 

58T-1.205 ALF Minimum Core Training Curriculum Requirements.

(1) No change.

(2) MONITORING. The department or its designee (hereafter referred to as “approval authority”) reserves the right to do the following:

(a) through (c) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 429.52 FS. Law Implemented 429.52 FS. History–New ________.

 

58T-1.207 ALF Core Training Provider Initial Registration Process.

(1) No change.

(a) Before core training can be conducted, an applicant must meet the training provider qualifications outlined in Section 429.52(9), F.S., and Rule 58T-1.203, F.A.C. Additionally, an applicant must register with, and obtain from, the department approval authority a unique provider registration number as set forth in this subsection.

(b) No change.

(2) APPROVAL PROCESS. Within 30 calendar days after receiving a core training provider application, the department approval authority must submit written notification approving or denying the application, or requesting supplemental information or clarification.

(a) If the application is approved, the department approval authority must include a unique provider registration number in the notice.

(b) If the application is denied, the department approval authority must provide the reason or reasons for denial in the notice.

(c) If the application is determined to require supplemental information or clarification, the department approval authority must state the supplemental information or clarification that is being requested.

1. If the department approval authority does not receive the requested information within 30 calendar days of the request, the application will be deemed incomplete and closed.

2. If the department approval authority receives the requested information within 30 calendar days of the request, the department approval authority must process the training provider application within 30 calendar days after all required information is received.

Rulemaking Authority 429.52 FS. Law Implemented 429.52 FS. History–New ________.

 

58T-1.209 Process for Maintaining ALF Core Training Provider Registration.

(1) MAINTAINING ALF CORE TRAINING PROVIDER REGISTRATION.

(a) After receiving the initial core training provider registration, the approved provider must re-register with the department approval authority every 2 years by submitting documentation of his or her compliance with the continuing education requirement as specified in Section 429.52(4), F.S., and this rule.

(b) No change.

(2) APPROVAL AUTHORITY PROCESS.

(a) Within 30 calendar days after receiving the required continuing education documentation, the department approval authority must notify the provider in writing that the continuing education requirement:

1. through 2. No change.

3. Has omissions or additional information is requested.

a. If the department approval authority does not receive the omitted or additional information as requested within 30 calendar days of the request, the provider’s registration shall be cancelled. The department approval authority must provide written notification of its decision, including the reason for the cancellation, no later than 30 60 calendar days after the deadline for the request for the omitted or additional information from the date of the original request.

b. If the department approval authority receives the omitted or additional information as requested within the 30 calendar day time period, the department approval authority must process the core training provider’s registration within 30 calendar days after all required information is received. The department approval authority must provide written notification to the provider of its decision.

(b) Failure to submit proof of the continuing education requirement as specified in this rule shall result in cancellation of the core training provider’s registration. The department approval authority must provide written notification of such action no later than 30 calendar days after the information was due.

(c) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 429.52 FS. Law Implemented 429.52 FS. History–New ________.

 

58T-1.211 Registered ALF Core Training Provider Responsibilities.

The following are the responsibilities of a registered core training provider:

(1) USE OF MINIMUM CORE TRAINING CURRICULUM. A registered core training provider is responsible for the following:

(a) Conducting core training using the minimum core training curriculum required by pursuant to Rule 58T-1.205, F.A.C.; and

(b) No change.

(2) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 429.52 FS. Law Implemented 429.52 FS. History– New ________.

 

This notice of change as well as the original text can be found on the department’s website at: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/rulemaking.php under the heading “Assisted Living Facilities, Rule Chapter 58T-1, F.A.C., Core Training Rules. Minor changes to DOEA Form ALFCT-002 may also be found on this website.