24343816, 59A-8.0248 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24343816

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

Overview

RULE:

59A-8.0248

Excellence in Home Health

PURPOSE:

The Agency proposes to adopt a new rule to implement section 400.52, F.S., relating to the Excellence in Home Health Program. Under the Excellence in Home Health Program awards may be designated to well-performing home health agencies based on survey performance and other criteria. Rule 59A-8.0248 will provide minimum standards for award designation, including the requirements for the application process and criteria to be met.

SUBJECT:

The proposed rule, 59A-8.0248, Florida Administrative Code will outline the process for the Excellence in Home Health award and will prescribe the application form. The rule will implement the timeframe for award application processing including the review and approval or denial of an application and the application form. The rule will also establish standards related to patient care and satisfaction, employee retention and training, enforcement history and Medicaid requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.52, 400.97, 408.819 F.S.

LAW:

400.462, 400.52 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/24/2021 Vol. 47/57

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

400.52, 400.97, 408.819 F.S., 400.462, 400.52 F.S.

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=59A-8.0248&PDate=3/24/2021&Section=1

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