Pursuant to section 120.54(7)(b), Florida Statutes, the Department of Elder Affairs announces a public hearing to discuss a Petition to Initiate Rulemaking filed with the Department by Douglas D. Adkins. The petition asks the Department to initiate ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

Federal Aging Programs

The Department of Elder Affairs announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: August 16, 2013, 9:30 a.m. − 11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Department of Elder Affairs, Room 225F, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Pursuant to Section 120.54(7)(b), Florida Statutes, the Department of Elder Affairs announces a public hearing to discuss a Petition to Initiate Rulemaking filed with the Department by Douglas D. Adkins. The petition asks the Department to initiate rulemaking to implement, interpret or prescribe policies regarding Section 429.28(1)(j), Florida Statutes, which states that every resident of an assisted living facility shall have the right to: “Access to adequate and appropriate healthcare consistent with established and recognized standards within the community.”

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jason B. Nelson, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [e-mail].

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: Jason B. Nelson, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1[phone] (TDD) or 1[phone] (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Jason B. Nelson, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [e-mail].