The purpose of this rule development is to prepare the rules required in Sections 400.497(5) and (6), F.S., on the oversight by the director of nursing and the use of an unannounced licensure survey related to a licensure application for a change of ...

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Health Facility and Agency Licensing

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
59A-8.002: Definitions
59A-8.003: Licensure Requirements
59A-8.004: Licensure Procedure
59A-8.0095: Personnel
59A-8.022: Clinical Records
59A-8.0245: Advance Directives
59A-8.027: Emergency Management Plans
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to prepare the rules required in Sections 400.497(5) and (6), F.S., on the oversight by the director of nursing and the use of an unannounced licensure survey related to a licensure application for a change of ownership; to update the statutory references in the rule and forms referenced to conform to current statutes; and to remove items that are now in statutes.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Oversight by the director of nursing, change of ownership license, and updating the rules to conform to current statutes.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 400.497 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 400.497 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL
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: Anne Menard, [e-mail] or [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: Anne Menard, Home Care Unit, Bureau of Long Term Care Services, [e-mail] or [phone]

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