The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.008, F.A.C in order to add language regarding general hospital applications. In addition, language has been added to clarify sections 59C-1.008(1)(g) and 59C-1.008 (2)(e) F.A.C.

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Certificate of Need

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

59C-1.008Certificate of Need Application Procedures

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.008, F.A.C in order to add language regarding general hospital applications. In addition, language has been added to clarify sections 59C-1.008(1)(g) and 59C-1.008 (2)(e) F.A.C.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule 59C-1.008, F.A.C., outlines certificate of need application procedure. The proposed changes clarify that an audit is not required for general hospital applications and clarify language in 59C-1.008 (1)(g), F.A.C., to meet statutory requirements in 408.039, F.S., and comparative review requirements in 59C-1.008 (2)(e).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 408.034(3),(8) and 408.15 (8) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 408.033, 408.034, 408.036, 408.037, 408.038, 408.039 and 408.042 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: July 3, 2018, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, Conference Room C, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building #3, Tallahassee, FL 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 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Marisol Fitch, Bureau of Facility Regulation, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, [phone] or by email at [e-mail] 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: Marisol Fitch, [phone], email: [e-mail].

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