25400146, 59A-3.249 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25400146

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

HOSPITAL LICENSURE

Overview

RULE:

59A-3.249

Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)

PURPOSE:

The Agency proposes to create a section in hospital rules to align with statutory requirements.

SUMMARY:

Section 395.1055, F.S. tasks the Agency with adopting licensure requirements for neonatal intensive care services within hospitals. The proposed rule will address quality of care, nurse staffing, physician staffing, physical plant, equipment, and emergency transportation.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

395.1055, FS.

LAW:

395.1055, FS, 408.0455, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/28/2021 Vol. 47/249

COMMENTS:

From 12/28/2021 To 1/18/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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