24277468, 59A-3.248 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24277468

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

HOSPITAL LICENSURE

Overview

RULE:

59A-3.248

Pediatric Cardiac Programs

PURPOSE:

The Agency proposes to create a section in hospital rules to align with recently revised statutory requirements. Section 395.1055, FS. directs the Agency to establish standards for pediatric cardiac programs, including pediatric cardiac catheterization services and pediatric cardiovascular surgery based on the recommendations from the pediatric cardiac technical advisory panel.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule provides requirements for pediatric cardiac catheterization and pediatric cardiovascular surgery programs in hospitals. The proposed rule will address quality of care, personnel, physical plant, equipment, emergency transportation, data reporting, operating hours, outcome standards, and timeframes for mobilization of emergency procedures.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

395.1055, FS.

LAW:

395.1055, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/10/2021 Vol. 47/47

COMMENTS:

From 3/10/2021 To 4/14/2021 (35 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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