The Agency proposes to amend rule 59C-1.0355 to update language and improve access to hospice services.

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Certificate of Need

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

59C-1.0355Hospice Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency proposes to amend rule 59C-1.0355 to update language and improve access to hospice services.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule 59C-1.0355 outlines regulations to establish a new hospice program and construction of freestanding inpatient hospice facilities. The Agency proposes to amend rule 59C-1.0355 to update language and improve access to hospice services.

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

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 408.035, 408.036(1)(d), 408.043(1), 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: September 26, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, Building 3, Conference Room A. You may also participate by dialing the Open Voice conference line, 1(888)585-9008, then enter the conference room number followed by the pound sign, 998-518-088#. The agenda and related materials will be posted prior to the workshop on the web at: https://ahca.myflorida.com/MCHQ/Health_Facility_Regulation/Rulemaking.shtml

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: Kelli Fillyaw, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, [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: James McLemore, [phone], email: [e-mail].

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