Rules; July 26, 2012; Ft. Lauderdale

 

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Federal Aging Programs

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
58A-5.0131: Definitions

The Department of Elder Affairs, in consultation with the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and the Department of Health announces a revised schedule of negotiated rulemaking committee meetings concerning assisted living facility regulation. The schedule hours for the last two meeting dates have been extended. All persons are invited to observe the meetings of the committee at the following dates, times, and locations:

DATE AND TIME: July 26, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Department of Children and Families, Southeast Region, 1400 W. Commercial Blvd., Room 203, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

DATE AND TIME: August 7, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL 32308

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The subject and scope of the rules to be developed through negotiated rulemaking will address the following areas: Chapter 58A-5, F.A.C., Educational Requirements, Training, and Competency Exams for Administrators and Managers; Training for Staff; Core Trainers; Training Accessibility; Data Collection; Medication practices; Emergency management; Licensing and services provided for limited nursing services, limited mental health, and extended congregate care designations; Deletion of duplicative rules; and, Revision of rules as needed based on legislative changes.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ashley Marshall, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-7000, [phone], email: [e-mail] or by accessing this webpage: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/alf_rulemaking.php.

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 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Demetria Ross, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000, [phone], email: [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).