Rule 59A-33 will undergo rule development to update the application form reference; update the financial forms incorporated by reference and remove the surety bond option as an alternative to financials; remove outdated language and language found ...

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

59A-33.002Licensure, Application Process, General Requirements

59A-33.006Certificates of Exemption and Exempt Status

59A-33.007AHCA Forms Availability, Information and Website

59A-33.008Medical or Clinic Director

59A-33.012Survey Requirements and Process

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Chapter 59A-33, F.A.C., will undergo rule development to update the application form reference; update the financial forms incorporated by reference and remove the surety bond option as an alternative to financials; remove outdated language and language found in uniform licensing Chapter 59A-35, F.A.C.; amend rule to implement assessment fee and new accreditation requirements; add provisions for licensees whose accreditation no longer meets the statutory requirements.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Licensure, Application Process, General Requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 400.991(1), 400.991(7)(d), 400.995(3), 400.9925, 408.809, 408.810(8), 408.819 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.54, 120.60(6), 400.9905(5), 400.9915(3), 400.991(1)(a), (4), (7)(d), 400.9925, 400.993(6), 400.9935(1)(a)-(g), (3), 400.995(1), (6), (8), 408.809, 408.810(8), 408.819, 435.04 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

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 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Tom Jones, 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: Tom Jones, [phone], email: [e-mail]

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