296.13 – Death of resident; disposition of moneys held.
296.13 Death of resident; disposition of moneys held.— (1) Any balance of moneys which belongs to a resident and is held by the home, or by its authority, at the time of the resident’s death and which is not disposed of by will, must be held as a special trust fund to be paid by the home […]
296.14 – Personal property; deceased residents; residents leaving.
296.14 Personal property; deceased residents; residents leaving.— (1) Any resident of the home may deposit personal property other than money with the administrator for safekeeping. The property must be returned to the depositor upon demand, and a written statement of acceptance must be executed by the depositor under oath. (2) The administrator or the administrator’s designee must maintain […]
296.15 – Gifts, grants, and endowments to the home.
296.15 Gifts, grants, and endowments to the home.—The home may receive and accept gifts, grants, and endowments in the name of the home. All such gifts, grants, and endowments are to be used for the benefit of the home and its residents. The administrator, together with the director, shall determine how these gifts, grants, and endowments […]
296.17 – Audit; inspection; and standards for the home.
296.17 Audit; inspection; and standards for the home.—The home shall be open at any time to audit and inspection by the Auditor General and the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, as provided by law, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and to any other audits or inspections […]
296.31 – Short title.
296.31 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Veterans’ Nursing Home of Florida Act.” History.—s. 14, ch. 92-80.
296.32 – Purpose.
296.32 Purpose.—The purpose of this part is to provide for the establishment of basic standards for the operation of veterans’ nursing homes for eligible veterans in need of such services. History.—s. 14, ch. 92-80; s. 4, ch. 2002-298.
296.03 – Veterans’ Domiciliary Home of Florida.
296.03 Veterans’ Domiciliary Home of Florida.—The Veterans’ Domiciliary Home of Florida is for veterans who served in wartime service or peacetime service, as defined in s. 296.02, and is maintained for the use of those veterans who are not in need of hospitalization or nursing home care and who can attend to their personal needs, dress […]
296.04 – Administrator; duties and qualifications; responsibilities.
296.04 Administrator; duties and qualifications; responsibilities.— (1) The director shall appoint an administrator who shall be responsible for the overall operation of the home and the care of the residents. (2) The administrator shall have the power to determine the eligibility and admission of applicants to the home in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and, together […]
296.05 – Bond of administrator and certain employees.
296.05 Bond of administrator and certain employees.—The administrator and those employees of the home who control or distribute moneys or funds shall file a bond in such form and amount as determined by the director. The home may participate in the blanket fidelity bond and the ancillary bond programs which are competitively bid pursuant to chapter […]
296.06 – State policy; eligibility requirements.
296.06 State policy; eligibility requirements.— (1) It is the policy of the state to admit residents into the home without regard to race, age, sex, creed, religion, national origin, or any other reason that would thereby create a practice of discrimination. However, an applicant’s veteran status shall not constitute discrimination. (2) To be eligible for residency in the […]