400.960 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Active treatment” means the provision of services by an interdisciplinary team which are necessary to maximize a client’s individual independence or prevent regression or loss of functional status. (2) “Agency” means the Agency for Health Care Administration. (3) “Client” means any person determined by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities […]
400.962 License required; license application.— (1) The requirements of part II of chapter 408 apply to the provision of services that require licensure pursuant to this part and part II of chapter 408 and to entities licensed by or applying for such licensure from the Agency for Health Care Administration pursuant to this part. A license issued […]
400.964 Personnel screening requirement.—The agency shall require level 2 background screening for personnel as required in s. 408.809(1)(e) pursuant to chapter 435 and s. 408.809. History.—s. 9, ch. 99-144; s. 93, ch. 2000-349; s. 11, ch. 2004-267; s. 16, ch. 2010-114.
400.966 Receivership proceedings.— (1) The agency may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a receiver for an intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled which is owned and operated by a corporation or partnership when: (a) Any person is operating the facility without a license and refuses to apply for a license. (b) The licensee […]
400.967 Rules and classification of deficiencies.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that rules adopted and enforced under this part and part II of chapter 408 include criteria by which a reasonable and consistent quality of resident care may be ensured, the results of such resident care can be demonstrated, and safe and sanitary facilities […]
400.968 Right of entry.—In addition to the requirements of s. 408.811, any designated officer or employee of the agency, or any officer or employee of the state or of the local fire marshal, may enter unannounced the premises of any facility licensed under this part in order to determine the state of compliance with this part, […]
400.9685 Administration of medication.— (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act, part I of chapter 464, unlicensed direct care services staff who are providing services to clients in intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled, licensed pursuant to this part, may administer prescribed, prepackaged, premeasured medications under the general supervision of a registered nurse as […]
400.969 Violation of part; penalties.— (1) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, and except as provided in s. 400.967(3), a violation of any provision of this part, part II of chapter 408, or applicable rules is punishable by payment of an administrative or civil penalty not to exceed $5,000. (2) A violation of […]
