408.918 – Florida 211 Network; uniform certification requirements.
408.918 Florida 211 Network; uniform certification requirements.— (1) The Legislature authorizes the planning, development, and, subject to appropriations, the implementation of a statewide Florida 211 Network, which shall serve as the single point of coordination for information and referral for health and human services. The objectives for establishing the Florida 211 Network shall be to: (a) Provide comprehensive […]
408.803 – Definitions.
408.803 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Agency” means the Agency for Health Care Administration, which is the licensing agency under this part. (2) “Applicant” means an individual, corporation, partnership, firm, association, or governmental entity that submits an application for a license to the agency. (3) “Authorizing statute” means the statute authorizing the licensed operation of a […]
408.818 – Health Care Trust Fund.
408.818 Health Care Trust Fund.—Unless otherwise prescribed by authorizing statutes, all fees and fines collected under this part, authorizing statutes, and applicable rules shall be deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund, created in s. 408.16, and used to pay the costs of the agency in administering the provider program paying the fees or fines. History.—s. […]
408.804 – License required; display.
408.804 License required; display.— (1) It is unlawful to provide services that require licensure, or operate or maintain a provider that offers or provides services that require licensure, without first obtaining from the agency a license authorizing the provision of such services or the operation or maintenance of such provider. (2) A license must be displayed in a […]
408.819 – Rules.
408.819 Rules.—The agency is authorized to adopt rules as necessary to administer this part. Any licensed provider that is in operation at the time of adoption of any applicable rule under this part or authorizing statutes shall be given a reasonable time under the particular circumstances, not to exceed 6 months after the date of such […]
408.805 – Fees required; adjustments.
408.805 Fees required; adjustments.—Unless otherwise limited by authorizing statutes, license fees must be reasonably calculated by the agency to cover its costs in carrying out its responsibilities under this part, authorizing statutes, and applicable rules, including the cost of licensure, inspection, and regulation of providers. (1) Licensure fees shall be adjusted to provide for biennial licensure under […]
408.820 – Exemptions.
408.820 Exemptions.—Except as prescribed in authorizing statutes, the following exemptions shall apply to specified requirements of this part: (1) Laboratories authorized to perform testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Act, as provided under ss. 112.0455 and 440.102, are exempt from s. 408.810(5)-(10). (2) Birth centers, as provided under chapter 383, are exempt from s. 408.810(7)-(10). (3) Abortion clinics, as provided […]
408.806 – License application process.
408.806 License application process.— (1) An application for licensure must be made to the agency on forms furnished by the agency, submitted under oath or attestation, and accompanied by the appropriate fee in order to be accepted and considered timely. The application must contain information required by authorizing statutes and applicable rules and must include: (a) The name, […]
408.8065 – Additional licensure requirements for home health agencies, home medical equipment providers, and health care clinics.
408.8065 Additional licensure requirements for home health agencies, home medical equipment providers, and health care clinics.— (1) An applicant for initial licensure, or initial licensure due to a change of ownership, as a home health agency, home medical equipment provider, or health care clinic shall: (a) Demonstrate financial ability to operate, as required under s. 408.810(8) and this […]
408.807 – Change of ownership.
408.807 Change of ownership.—Whenever a change of ownership occurs: (1) The transferor shall notify the agency in writing at least 60 days before the anticipated date of the change of ownership. (2) The transferee shall make application to the agency for a license within the timeframes required in s. 408.806. (3) The transferor shall be responsible and liable for: […]