13477682, 58A-5.0131 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13477682

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

Division:

Federal Aging Programs

Chapter:

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Overview

RULE:

58A-5.0131

Definitions (Transferred)

PURPOSE:

The Department of Elder Affairs announces the convening of rulemaking proceedings to implement, interpret or prescribe policies regarding section 429.28(1)(j), Florida Statutes, which states that every resident of an assisted living facility shall have the right to:  “Access to adequate and appropriate healthcare consistent with established and recognized standards within the community” and section 429.28(1)(a), Florida Statutes, which states that every resident of an assisted living facility shall have the right to:  "Live in a safe and decent living environment, free from abuse and neglect."

SUBJECT:

The subject and scope of the rule(s) to be developed will address the regulation of assisted living facilities in regards to section 429.28, Florida Statutes (the assisted living facility Residents Bill of Rights).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

429.41 FS.

LAW:

429.02, 429.256, 429.28, 429.41 FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/6/2013 Vol. 39/174

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

429.41 FS., 429.02, 429.256, 429.28, 429.41 FS

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=58A-5.0131&PDate=9/6/2013&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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