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Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-27 - HEALTH CARE SERVICES POOLS › Section 59A-27.009 - Financial Responsibility Coverage Amounts

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Proof of financial responsibility must be demonstrated
				  through one of the following methods in the following coverage amounts:
(1) Establishing and maintaining an escrow
				account consisting of cash or assets eligible for deposit in accordance with
				Section 625.52, F.S. The cash or assets
				deposited shall be in an amount not less than $1, 000, 000 per claim, with a
				minimum aggregate deposit of not less than $3, 000, 000.
(2) Obtaining and maintaining an unexpired
				irrevocable letter of credit established pursuant to Chapter 675, F.S., in an
				amount not less than $1, 000, 000 per claim, with a minimum aggregate amount of
				credit of not less than $3, 000, 000. Such letters of credit shall be issued by
				any bank or savings association organized and existing under the laws of this
				state or any bank or savings association organized under the laws of the United
				States that has its principal place of business in this state or has a branch
				office which is authorized under the laws of this state or of the United States
				to receive deposits in this state.
(3) Obtaining and maintaining professional
				liability coverage in an amount not less than $1, 000, 000 per claim, with a
				minimum annual aggregate of not less than $3, 000, 000 from one of the
				following:
(a) An authorized insurer as
				defined under Section
				624.09, F.S.;
(b) An eligible surplus lines insurer as
				defined under Section
				626.918(2),
				F.S.;
(c) A risk retention group or
				purchasing group as defined under Section
				627.942, F.S.; or
(d) A plan of self-insurance as provided in
				Section 627.357,
				F.S.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.001 - Definitions (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.001, Transferred to
					 69L-29.001.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.002 - Requirements for Certification (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.002, Transferred to
					 69L-29.002.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.003 - Certification Time Frames (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.002, Transferred to
					 69L-29.003.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.004 - Occasional Health Care Providers (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.004, Transferred to
					 69L-29.004.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.005 - Decertification of a Health Care Provider (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.005, Transferred to
					 69L-29.005.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.006 - Decertification Process (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (8), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.006, Transferred to
					 69L-29.006.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.007 - Recertification Process (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.007, Transferred to
					 69L-29.007.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.008 - Determining Certification Status (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.008, Transferred to
					 69L-29.008.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.009 - Carrier Responsibilities (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.009, Transferred to
					 69L-29.009.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.010 - Health Care Provider Responsibilities (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.010, Transferred to
					 69L-29.010.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-29 - HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 59A-29.011 - Workers' Compensation Certification Training Courses (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(3)(a), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(3), (13) FS.
New 3-14-95, Formerly 38F-53.011, Transferred to
					 69L-29.011.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.002 - Definitions (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Formerly 38F-54.002, Amended 10-11-06,
					 Transferred to 69L-30.002.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.003 - Qualifications for Expert Medical Advisor Certification (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Amended 6-8-95, Formerly 38F-54.003, Amended
					 10-11-06, Transferred to
					 69L-30.003.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.004 - Application for Expert Medical Advisor Certification (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Formerly 38F-54.004, Amended 10-11-06,
					 Transferred to 69L-30.004.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.005 - Selection of Expert Medical Advisors (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Formerly 38F-54.005, Amended 10-11-06,
					 Transferred to 69L-30.005.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.006 - Temporary Expert Medical Advisors (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Formerly 38F-54.006, Amended 10-11-06,
					 Transferred to 69L-30.006.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.007 - Expert Medical Advisor Responsibilities (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Formerly 38F-54.007, Amended 10-11-06,
					 Transferred to 69L-30.007.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.008 - Billing and Reimbursement for Expert Medical Advisor Services (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Formerly 38F-54.008, Amended 10-11-06,
					 Transferred to 69L-30.008.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.009 - Recertification of Expert Medical Advisors (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Formerly 38F-54.009, Repealed
					 10-11-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-30 - EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS › Section 59A-30.010 - Expert Medical Advisor Decertification (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(9) FS.
New 1-23-95, Formerly 38F-54.010, Amended 10-11-06,
					 Transferred to 69L-30.010.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.002 - Disputed Reimbursement Resolution (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(7) FS.
New 5-15-91, Amended 12-28-97, Formerly 38F-7.518,
					 38F-7.605, 4L-7.605, Amended 4-2-06, Repealed
					 11-28-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.003 - Petition Form (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e) FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(7)(a) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.003.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.004 - Carrier Response Form (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e) FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(7)(b) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.004.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.005 - Petition Requirements (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.005.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.006 - Consolidation of Petitions (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7)(e) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.006.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.007 - Service of Petition on Carrier and Affected Parties (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7)(a) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.007.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.008 - Computation of Time (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7)(a), (b) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.008.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.009 - Carrier Response Requirements (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7)(b) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.009.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.010 - Effect of Non-Response by Carrier (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented
					 440.13(7)(b) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.010.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.011 - Complete Record (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7)(c) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.011.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.012 - Joint Stipulation of the Parties (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.012.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.013 - Petition Withdrawal (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7)(a), (c) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.013.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.014 - Overutilization Issues Raised in Reimbursement Dispute Resolution (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.591 FS. Law
					 Implemented 440.13(7)(b), 440.13(7)(c)
					 FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.014.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-31 - DISPUTED REIMBURSEMENT › Section 59A-31.015 - Managed Care Arrangements (Transferred)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 440.13(7)(e), 440.134(25)(e), 440.591
					 FS. Law Implemented 440.13(7) FS.
New 11-28-06, Transferred to
					 69L-31.015.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.001 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to definitions contained in Chapter 400, Part X,
				  F.S., the following definitions shall apply specifically to health care
				  clinics.
(1) "Licensee" means an
				individual, general partner of a limited partnership, general partnership,
				joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership,
				unincorporated association, corporation or any other business relationship or
				entity that owns or controls a health care clinic or is the lessee of the
				health care clinic having the right of possession of the health care clinic
				location or mobile unit.
(2)
				"Physician" means a person currently licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy,
				chiropractic, or podiatry pursuant to Chapters 458, 459, 460 or 461, F.S.,
				respectively.
(3) "Unencumbered
				license" means a license issued by the respective health practitioner board of
				the Department of Health that permits a physician to perform all duties
				authorized under a license without restriction.
(4) "The Health Care Clinic Act" or "Act"
				means Chapter 400, Part X, F.S.
(5)
				"F.S." means Florida Statutes.
(6)
				"F.A.C." means Florida Administrative Code.
(7) "Licensed medical provider" means a
				licensed health care practitioner.
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented 400.991
					 (1), 400.9925, 400.9905(4)(g), (5) FS.
New 8-28-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.002 - Licensure, Application Process, General Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The applicant or licensee shall make
				application for an initial, change of ownership, or renewal license to operate
				a health care clinic and shall provide all of the information required by this
				rule and Chapter 400, Part X, F.S., on the Health Care Licensing Application,
				Health Care Clinics, AHCA Form 3110-0013, July 2014, incorporated herein by
				reference and available at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04945
,
				and available from the Agency for Health Care Administration website at:
				http://ahca.myflorida.com/HQAlicensureforms.
(2) The following shall be included with the
				application:
(a) License Fee. A nonrefundable
				$2, 000 application fee payable to AHCA;
(b) Fictitious Name. When an applicant
				intends to operate under a fictitious name, a copy of an Affidavit of
				Compliance with Fictitious Name pursuant to Section
				865.09, F.S., or a copy of a
				registration form from the Division of Corporations, Secretary of State,
				showing registration of the applicant's fictitious name;
(c) Evidence of Incorporation. When an
				applicant is a corporation or other entity, a copy of the registration of the
				applicant entity on file with the Division of Corporations, Secretary of State,
				State of Florida;
(d) Proof of
				financial ability to operate. Proof of financial ability to operate must be
				demonstrated for initial licensure and change of ownership applications as
				required in Section 408.810(8),
				F.S. and Rule 59A-35.062, F.A.C.;
(e) Accreditation. Each clinic engaged in
				magnetic resonance imaging ("MRI") services shall provide documentation that it
				is accredited by a national accrediting organization that is approved by the
				Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for magnetic resonance imaging and
				advanced diagnostic imaging services within 1 year after licensure or one year
				after beginning MRI services to patients or placing a new magnet for an
				existing MRI. This period may be extended in accordance with Section
				400.9935(7)(a),
				F.S.;
(f) Background Screening.
				Applicants must submit evidence of compliance with level 2 background screening
				requirements as required in Sections
				400.991 and
				408.809, F.S.; and,
(g) Medical/Clinic Director Attestation, AHCA
				Form 3110-1028 (Sept 2014), incorporated herein by reference and available at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04947
,
				and available from the Agency for Health Care Administration website at:
				http://ahca.myflorida.com/HQAlicensureforms.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.003 - Initial License Applications Applicability (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented 400.991,
					 400.992, 400.9935(9) FS.
New 8-28-06, Repealed
					 5-16-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.004 - Renewal License Applications (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented
					 400.991(4), (8), (9), 400.991(1) 400.9935(5), (11)(a), 400.995(1), (5)
					 FS.
New 8-28-06, Repealed
					 5-16-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.005 - Change of Ownership License Applications (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented
					 400.991(7)(d), 400.992(4)-(5), 400.9925(1)-(5), 400.993(2), 400.995(1), (6),
					 (7) FS.
New 8-28-06, Repealed
					 5-16-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.006 - Certificates of Exemption and Exempt Status

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Persons, facilities and entities,
				hereafter referred to as entities, exempt from health care clinic license
				requirements are set forth in section
				400.9905(4),
				F.S. An entity is not required to have, but may voluntarily apply for, a
				certificate of exemption.
(2)
				Entities that claim an exemption, either by filing an application for a
				certificate of exemption with the Agency and receiving a certificate of
				exemption, or self-determining, must maintain an exempt status at all times of
				operation.
(3) Entities requesting
				a certificate of exemption from the health care clinic license requirements
				shall make application to the Agency on the Application for Certificate of
				Exemption from Licensure as a Health Care Clinic, AHCA Form 3110-0014, July
				2018, which is incorporated by reference, and available at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10284
.
				The application form is also available at
				http://www.ahca.myflorida.com/HQAlicensureforms.
(4) The applicant for a certificate of
				exemption must affirm:
(a) The specific
				exemption sought pursuant to section
				400.9905(4),
				F.S.;
(b) The qualifying
				requirements for obtaining and maintaining an exempt status;
(c) The current existence of applicable
				exemption-qualifying health care practitioner licenses, qualified ownership,
				qualified certifications or registration of the entity or owners;
(d) The federal employer identification
				number;
(e) Proof of legal
				existence and fictitious name, when the entity and name are required to be
				filed with the Division of Corporations, Department of State; and
(f) Other satisfactory proof required by the
				form adopted by this rule.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.007 - AHCA Forms Availability, Information and Website (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented 120.54
					 FS.
New 8-28-06, Repealed
					 4-5-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.008 - Medical or Clinic Director

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) A licensed
				health care clinic may not operate or be maintained without the day-to-day
				supervision of a single medical or clinic director as defined in Section
				400.9905(5),
				F.S. The health care clinic responsibilities under Sections
				400.9935(1)(a)-(i),
				F.S., cannot be met without an active, appointed medical or clinic director.
				Failure of an appointed medical or clinic director to substantially comply with
				health care clinic responsibilities under Rule
				59A-33.012, F.A.C. and Sections
				400.9935(1)(a)-(i),
				F.S., shall be grounds for the revocation or suspension of the license and
				assessment of a fine pursuant to Section
				400.995(1),
				F.S.
(2) By statutory definition in
				Section 400.9905(5),
				F.S., a medical director is a health care practitioner that holds an active and
				unencumbered Florida physician's license in accordance with Chapters 458
				(medical physician), 459 (osteopathic physician), 460 (chiropractic physician)
				or 461 (podiatric physician), F.S. A suspended or non-renewed license is
				considered an encumbered license, as is a license that restricts the license
				holder from performing health care services in a manner or under supervision
				different from a license holder without board or Department of Health
				restrictions.
(3) The Agency shall
				issue an emergency order suspending the license of any health care clinic
				operated or maintained without a medical or clinic director as required by
				Sections 400.990 -
				400.995, F.S., and this rule for
				such period of time as the health care clinic is without a medical or clinic
				director. The Agency shall assess a civil fine of up to $5, 000 for operating
				or maintaining a health care clinic without a medical or clinic director. Each
				day of operation following receipt of Agency notice is considered a separate
				offense. Operation and maintenance of a health care clinic without a medical or
				clinic director shall be grounds for revocation of the license in addition to
				the assessment of fines pursuant to Section
				400.995(1),
				F.S.
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented
					 400.9905(5), 400.9915(3), 400.993, 400.9935(1)(a)-(g), 400.9935(3), 400.995(1)
					 FS.
New 8-28-06, Amended
					 2-12-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.009 - Financial Instability

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
When evidence of financial instability of a health care
				  clinic is substantiated, the Agency will notify the health care clinic in
				  writing that satisfactory proof of financial ability to comply with Chapter
				  400, Part X, F.S., must be provided.
(1) Evidence of financial instability of a
				health care clinic shall, without limitation, include issuance of checks and
				drafts for which there are insufficient funds, delinquent bills for such items
				as personnel salaries, drugs, lease, mortgage, utilities or other operational
				costs, appointment of a receiver, a voluntary or involuntary petition for
				bankruptcy, a voluntary arrangement with creditors, health care clinic closure,
				discontinuance of health care clinic business for more than 60 consecutive days
				or insolvency.
(2) The licensee
				shall submit to the Agency a written plan of correction to resolve specific
				financial problems that the Agency has identified as evidence of financial
				instability. Should the financial instability not be resolved within 90 days of
				the original notice, the licensee shall be subject to disciplinary action,
				fine, suspension or revocation of the license.
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented
					 400.992(3) FS.
New 8-28-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.010 - Cessation of Business, Billing and Medical Records Retention, Suspended and Revoked Licenses (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented 400.991,
					 400.993, 400.994, 400.995 FS.
New 8-28-06, Repealed
					 5-16-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.011 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Exemption for Chief Financial Officer (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925 FS. Law Implemented
					 400.9905(3), 400.9935(11)(a), (g) FS.
New 8-28-06, Repealed
					 5-16-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-33 - HEALTH CARE CLINIC LICENSURE › Section 59A-33.013 - Medical and Clinic Directorships Maximum Number of Clinics

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A medical or clinic director may not serve in that capacity
				  for more than a maximum of five health care clinics with a cumulative total of
				  more than 200 employees and persons under contract with the health care clinic
				  at any given time. A medical or clinic director may not supervise a health care
				  clinic more than 200 miles from any other health care clinic supervised by the
				  same medical or clinic director.
Rulemaking Authority 400.9925(2) FS. Law Implemented
					 400.9925(2) FS.
New 8-28-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.020 - Applicability (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority 408.819 FS. Law Implemented 408.802
					 FS.
New 7-14-10, Repealed
					 1-4-16.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.030 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Address of record" means the location
				that is printed on the license and is the address at which the provider is
				licensed to operate. In the event a license displays multiple locations
				including branch offices, satellite offices, or off-site locations, the address
				of record is the main or principle office address.
(2) "Agency notification" or "Agency request"
				means the Agency sends notification by:
(a)
				Mail or personal delivery to the address of record for a licensee or
				applicant;
(b) Mail to an
				alternative mailing address if requested by the licensee or applicant;
				or
(c) Electronic mail if an
				electronic mail address has been provided.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.040 - License Required; Display

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) A
				license is valid only for the licensee, provider, and location for which the
				license is issued as it appears on the license.
(2) Any request to amend a license must be
				received by the Agency in advance of the requested effective date as detailed
				below. Requests to amend a license are not authorized until the license is
				issued.
(a) Requests to change the address of
				record must be received by the Agency 60 to 120 days in advance of the
				requested effective date for the following provider types:
1. Birth Centers, as provided under Chapter
				383, F.S.,
2. Abortion Clinics, as
				provided under Chapter 390, F.S.,
3. Crisis Stabilization Units, as provided
				under Chapter 394, Parts I and IV, F.S.,
4. Short Term Residential Treatment Units, as
				provided under Chapter 394, Parts I and IV, F.S.,
5. Residential Treatment Facilities, as
				provided under Chapter 394, Part IV, F.S.,
6. Residential Treatment Centers for Children
				and Adolescents, as provided under Chapter 394, Part IV, F.S.,
7. Hospitals, as provided under Chapter 395,
				Part I, F.S.,
8. Ambulatory
				Surgical Centers, as provided under Chapter 395, Part I, F.S.,
9. Nursing Homes, as provided under Chapter
				400, Part II, F.S.,
10. Hospices,
				as provided under Chapter 400, Part IV, F.S.,
11. Homes for Special Services as provided
				under Chapter 400, Part V, F.S.,
12. Transitional Living Facilities, as
				provided under Chapter 400, Part XI, F.S.,
13. Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care
				Centers, as provided under Chapter 400, Part VI, F.S.,
14. Intermediate Care Facilities for the
				Developmentally Disabled, as provided under Chapter 400, Part VIII, F.S.,
15. Assisted Living Facilities, as
				provided under Chapter 429, Part I, F.S.,
16. Adult Family-Care Homes, as provided
				under Chapter 429, Part II, F.S.; and,
17. Adult Day Care Centers, as provided under
				Chapter 429, Part III, F.S.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.050 - Fees Required; Adjustments

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Licensure fees, as defined by authorizing statute or rule, are non-refundable
				once submitted to the Agency. An applicant may submit a request for refund if
				monies in excess of required fees are submitted to the Agency. Such requests
				must be made using State of Florida Department of Financial Services,
				Application for Refund form number DFS-AA-4, Rev. 0207, incorporated herein by
				reference, available online at:
http://myfloridacfo.com/aadir/refund_application.htm
and submitted to the appropriate licensing unit. The following are examples of
				excess fee payments that are eligible for refund:
(a) Fees in excess of the required fee
				amount;
(b) A renewal reminder
				letter indicates an error in the required fee amount;
(c) An inspection fee is submitted when no
				inspection fee is required;
(d) An
				excess fee is submitted as an accredited provider when the licensee or
				applicant is not accredited; or
(e)
				An application is returned due to early submission.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.060 - Licensure Application Process

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Applicants must apply for licensure or exemption using the program specific
				forms incorporated below and the Health Care Licensing Application Addendum,
				AHCA Form 3110-1024, August 2023, available at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16384
.
				All forms are incorporated by reference and available at:
https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-care-policy-and-oversight/hcpo-applications-for-licensure
and online through the Agency's Online Portal at:
				http://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal. For online submissions, the
				information required on the Health Care Licensing Application Addendum is
				incorporated into the program specific online licensure application
				forms.
(2) Renewal applicants must
				apply online by submitting the online licensure application form, fees, and
				supporting documents electronically through the Agency's Online Portal. Hard
				copy application forms are not accepted for the purpose of licensure renewal.
				Renewal applications submitted on hard copy forms will be returned to the
				applicant unprocessed.
(3)
				Application forms to be used for licensure.
(a) Abortion Clinic, as provided under
				Chapter 390, F.S.
1. Health Care Licensing
				Application Abortion Clinic, AHCA Form 3130-1000, August 2023, incorporated by
				reference at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16385
;
				or
2. Health Care Licensing Online
				Application Abortion Clinic, AHCA Form 3130-1000OL, August 2023, incorporated
				by reference at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16386
.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.062 - Proof of Financial Ability to Operate

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Proof of financial ability to operate
				must be demonstrated for initial licensure and change of ownership
				applications, by submitting AHCA Form 3100-0009, July 2009, Proof of Financial
				Ability to Operate, incorporated herein by reference, and available online at:
				http://ahca.myflorida.com/HQAlicensureforms, as provided under section
				408.810(8),
				F.S., for the following provider types:
(a)
				Nursing Home Facilities, as specified in chapter 400, part II, F.S.;
(b) Assisted Living Facilities, as specified
				in chapter 429, part I, F.S.;
(c)
				Home Health Agencies, as specified in chapter 400, part III, F.S.;
(d) Hospices, as specified in chapter 400,
				part IV, F.S.;
(e) Adult Day Care
				Centers, as specified in chapter 429, part III, F.S.;
(f) Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care
				Centers, as specified in chapter 400, part VI, F.S.;
(g) Home Medical Equipment Providers, as
				specified in chapter 400, part VII, F.S.;
(h) Intermediate Care Facilities for the
				Developmentally Disabled, as specified in chapter 400, part VIII,
				F.S.;
(i) Health Care Clinics, as
				specified in chapter 400, part X, F.S.; and,
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.070 - Change of Ownership

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Effective dates
				of change of ownership.
(a) A change of
				ownership application must include the effective date of the change of
				ownership.
(b) The change of
				ownership effective date cannot be prior to the date the application is
				received by the Agency. Failure to submit an application for licensure prior to
				the effective date of a change of ownership to a different legal entity
				constitutes unlicensed activity.
(c) The effective date of the change of
				ownership shall not be extended more than 60 days from the effective date
				reported on the application; written notification of a change in the effective
				date must be received by the Agency prior to the originally reported effective
				date. The Agency will deem the application withdrawn if the change of ownership
				does not occur within 60 days of the reported effective
				date.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.080 - License Categories

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Provisional
				License. If a license expires while an action to deny or revoke the license is
				pending and renewal applications are filed, the Agency may issue a provisional
				license. The provisional license shall identify the pending action. The
				provisional license will expire when the Agency action is final or one year
				after issuance, whichever occurs first. The provisional license does not affect
				the revocation or denial action or constitute a defense on behalf of the
				licensee or applicant.
(2) Inactive
				License. An inactive license may be issued, as provided in Sections
				408.808(3),
				F.S.
(a) Requests for an inactive license must
				be submitted to the Agency as a written request that includes:
1. The reason that the provider will become
				inactive;
2. The proposed plan for
				transferring or discharging clients;
3. A plan for resuming services;
4. The date by which services are expected to
				resume; and
5. Evidence of a State
				of Emergency or disaster if applicable.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.090 - Background Screening; Prohibited Offenses

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Definitions:
(a) "Arrest Report" means the detailed
				narrative written by the arresting law enforcement officer explaining the
				circumstances of the arrest.
(b)
				"Disposition" means the sentencing or other final settlement of a criminal case
				which shall include, regardless of adjudication, a plea of nolo contendere or
				guilty, or a conviction by a judge or jury.
(c) "Disqualifying Offense" means any
				criminal offense prohibited in Sections
				435.04 or
				408.809(4),
				F.S.
(d) "Exemption from
				Disqualification" means an exemption granted by the Agency following a review
				of the Background Screening Application for Exemption, AHCA Form 3110-0019,
				January 2017, hereby incorporated by reference, and available at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09105
,
				and an informal teleconference, during which the individual must present clear
				and convincing evidence to support a reasonable belief that he or she has been
				rehabilitated and does not present a danger to the health, safety, and welfare
				of the patient or individual as described in Section
				435.07, F.S.
(e) "FBI" means the Federal Bureau of
				Investigation.
(f) "FDLE" means the
				Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
(g) "Level 2 Screening" means an assessment
				of the criminal history record obtained through a fingerprint search through
				the FDLE and FBI to determine whether screened individuals have any
				disqualifying offenses pursuant to Section
				435.04 or
				408.809(4),
				F.S. An analysis and review of court dispositions and arrest reports may be
				required to make a final determination.
(h) "Livescan Service Provider" means an
				entity that scans fingerprints electronically and submits them to
				FDLE.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.100 - Minimum License Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Provider location. A licensee must maintain proper authority
				  for operation of the provider at the address of record. If such authority is
				  denied, revoked or otherwise terminated by the local zoning or code enforcement
				  authority, the Agency may deny or revoke an application or license, or impose
				  sanctions.
Rulemaking Authority 408.819 FS. Law Implemented 408.810
					 FS.
New 7-14-10, Amended
					 3-12-12.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.110 - Reporting Requirements; Electronic Submission

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) During the two year licensure period, any
				change or expiration of any information that is required to be reported under
				Chapter 408, Part II, F.S., or authorizing statutes for the provider type as
				specified in Section 408.803(3),
				F.S., during the license application process must be reported to the Agency
				within 21 days of occurrence of the change, including:
(a) Insurance coverage renewal;
(b) Bond renewal;
(c) Change of administrator or the similarly
				titled person who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the
				provider;
(d) Annual sanitation
				inspections;
(e) Fire
				inspections.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.115 - Patient Safety Surveys

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Each hospital
				and each ambulatory surgical center (ASC) must conduct or contract to conduct
				the Agency for Health Care Administration's (Agency) Patient Safety Culture
				Survey (PSCS) pursuant to Section
				395.1012(4),
				F.S. The survey must be administered within two years of the effective date of
				this rule, and thereafter, on at least a biennial basis.
(2) Reporting Period. Each facility must
				submit the PSCS data to the Agency between June 1st and August 31st every two
				years.
(3) Administering the
				survey.
(a) Each facility must administer the
				anonymous surveys to all the facility's staff members. For the purposes of this
				rule, all persons who work in the facility are considered staff members.
1. For hospitals, staff respondents will
				complete the Hospital Patient Safety Culture Survey, AHCA Form 3130-8015,
				October, 2022, incorporated by reference and available at:
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15002
and at:
https://ahca.myflorida.com/schs/commiteescouncils/indexpscs.shtml
.
2. For ASCs, staff respondents will complete
				the Ambulatory Surgical Centers Patient Safety Culture Survey, AHCA Form
				3130-8017, October, 2022, incorporated by reference and available at:
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14999
and at:
https://ahca.myflorida.com/schs/commiteescouncils/indexpscs.shtml
.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.120 - Inspections

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) When regulatory violations are identified
				by the Agency:
(a) Deficiencies must be
				corrected within 30 days of the date the Agency sends the deficiency notice to
				the provider, unless an alternative timeframe is required or approved by the
				Agency.
(b) The Agency may conduct
				an unannounced follow-up inspection or off-site review to verify correction of
				deficiencies at any time.
Florida Administrative Code › 59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION › 59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing › Chapter 59A-35 - HEALTH CARE LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 59A-35.125 - Standards for the Appropriate Use of Facial Coverings for Infection Control

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Definitions:
(a) "Common area" refers to areas in a health
				care setting where patients are not treated, diagnosed, or examined.
(b) "Employee" refers to any person under
				employment or contract of a health care setting, including health care
				practitioners, administrative staff, maintenance staff, aides, contractors,
				students, and volunteers.
(c)
				"Health care setting" refers to any place where health care practitioners
				and/or health care providers practice their profession or provide
				services.
(d) "Patient" refers to a
				person receiving services from a health care practitioner or health care
				provider.
(e) "Sterile areas"
				refers to locations where surgery is conducted or where procedures that require
				aseptic techniques are performed.
(f) "Sterile procedure" refers to aseptic
				procedures with the goal of minimizing the risk of microbial contamination to
				reduce the rate of invasive or surgical site infection.
(g) "Visitor" refers to any person in a
				health care setting who is not an employee or patient of the health care
				setting.