Purpose


The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to incorporate additional definitions; specific definitions regarding reporting requirements; changes in licensure requirements, including an application form; changes to the reporting requirements pursuant to Chapter 2006-155, Section 7, Laws of Florida, including two newly developed reporting forms incorporated by reference in Rule 58A-2.012, F.A.C.; changes in Section 400.610(1)(b)1., F.S., in accordance with Chapter 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 changes to the Hospice Comprehensive Emergency Management reporting form; changes in accordance with Chapter 2006-155, Section 7, Laws of Florida, requiring development of outcome measures, and adoption of national initiatives such as those developed by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; deletion of physical plant standards in Rules 58A-2.0236, Residential Units, and 58A-2.025, Physical Plant Requirements (Inpatient Facility and Unit), F.A.C., which are to be incorporated under the Florida Building Code, 2004 Edition, 2006 Supplements, Section 437.