To clarify the filing date for CNA program renewal.

Notice of Proposed Rule

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Nursing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B9-15.007Approval and Renewal of New Certified Nursing Assistant Training Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify the filing date for CNA program renewal.

SUMMARY: Clarify the filing date for CNA program renewal.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule.  A SERC has not been prepared by the agency. The agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 464.202, 464.203 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 464.203, 464.2085 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS:  Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Council on Certified Nursing Assistants, Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252, [phone]

 

THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B9-15.007 Approval and Renewal of New Certified Nursing Assistant Training Programs.

(1) No change.

(2) A program seeking approval shall submit and complete a New Nursing Assistant Program Application, form number DH-MQA 1256 (8/11), herein incorporated by reference, available at https://www.flrules.org/gateway/reference.asp?NO=Ref-01259 or http://floridasnursing.gov/applications/train-pro-cna-app.pdf, or from the Board office, or on the Board’s website: http://floridasnursing.gov www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing.

(3) Approval of a certified nursing assistant training program is valid for a two-year period.

(3)(4) Each program must renew every two-years by completing the Nursing Assistant Training Program Renewal Application, form number DH-MQA 1257 (8/11), herein incorporated by reference, available at https://www.flrules.org/gateway/reference.asp?NO=Ref-01260 or http://floridasnursing.gov/applications/nurse-asst-train-pra-app.pdf, or from the Board office, or on the Board’s website: http://floridasnursing.gov www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing, and submitting it to the Board within sixty (60) days prior to December 31 of each even numbered calender year of the program renewal date. If a program fails to timely file a renewal application, the Board shall rescind the approval.

(4)(5) A training program shall not enroll students prior to receiving program approval.

Rulemaking Authority 464.202, 464.203 FS. Law Implemented 464.203, 464.2085 FS. History–New 8-31-03, Amended 6-19-12,          .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Council on Certified Nursing Assistants, Board of Nursing

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Nursing

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 17, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 25, 2015