Purpose


The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to delete the physical plant standards, including fire safety standards, in Rules 58A-2.0236, Residential Units, and 58A-2.025, Physical Plant Requirements (Inpatient Facility and Unit), F.A.C., which are incorporated under the Florida Building Code, 2004 Edition, 2006 Supplements, Section 437; to incorporate changes in Section 400.610(1)(b)1., F.S., in accordance with Chapter No. 2006-71, Section 24, Laws of Florida, regarding the hospice’s responsibility to provide the same type and quantity of services to hospice patients in a special needs shelter that were being provided prior to evacuation; and to incorporate changes to the Hospice Comprehensive Emergency Management reporting form, incorporated by reference in the rule.