The Department of Elder Affairs announces the convening of rulemaking proceedings 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 ...
RULE CHAPTER NO.:RULE CHAPTER TITLE:
58A-5 Assisted Living Facilities
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department of Elder Affairs announces the convening of rulemaking proceedings 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” and Section 429.28(1)(a), Florida Statutes, which states that every resident of an assisted living facility shall have the right to: "Live in a safe and decent living environment, free from abuse and neglect."
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject and scope of the rule(s) to be developed will address the regulation of assisted living facilities in regards to Section 429.28, Florida Statutes (the assisted living facility Residents Bill of Rights).
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 429.41 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 429.02, 429.256, 429.28, 429.41 FS.
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, nelsonj@elderaffairs.org. 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: Jason B. Nelson, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, nelsonj@elderaffairs.org
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Document Information
- Subject:
- The subject and scope of the rule(s) to be developed will address the regulation of assisted living facilities in regards to section 429.28, Florida Statutes (the assisted living facility Residents Bill of Rights).
- Purpose:
- The Department of Elder Affairs announces the convening of rulemaking proceedings 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” and section 429.28(1)(a), Florida Statutes, which states that every resident of an assisted living facility ...
- Rulemaking Authority:
- 429.41 FS.
- Law:
- 429.02, 429.256, 429.28, 429.41 FS
- Contact:
- Jason B. Nelson, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, nelsonj@elderaffairs.org.
- Related Rules: (1)
- 58A-5.0131. Definitions