Purpose


The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to add a definition of “department”; provide the address for facilities to obtain forms for licensure applications; include additional licensure requirements; include an additional requirement for determining continued residency and changes to AHCA Form 1823, which is incorporated by reference; include changes to resident care standards as in pertains to third party services; include posting of the work schedule for direct care staff as part of the staffing standards; include changes to staff training requirements, specifically HIV/AIDS, pursuant to Section 381.0035, F.S., and additional limited mental health training; include changes to the resident contract, specifically notification that the resident must be assessed for admission as well as for continued residency, requiring use of AHCA Form 1823 for the latter determination; include changes to require facilities to ensure that mental health residents receive appropriate services; and deletion of the use of a temporary license under administrative enforcement. The purpose and effect of a new rule is to outline procedures for advance directives and do not resuscitate orders.