429.42 – Pharmacy and dietary services.
429.42 Pharmacy and dietary services.— (1) Any assisted living facility in which the agency has documented a class I or class II deficiency or uncorrected class III deficiencies regarding medicinal drugs or over-the-counter preparations, including their storage, use, delivery, or administration, or dietary services, or both, during a biennial survey or a monitoring visit or an investigation […]
429.435 – Uniform firesafety standards.
429.435 Uniform firesafety standards.—Uniform firesafety standards for assisted living facilities, which are residential board and care occupancies, shall be established by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to s. 633.206. (1) EVACUATION CAPABILITY.—A firesafety evacuation capability determination shall be conducted within 6 months after the date of initial licensure of an assisted living facility, if required. (2) FIRESAFETY REQUIREMENTS.— […]
429.44 – Construction and renovation; requirements.
429.44 Construction and renovation; requirements.— (1) The requirements for the construction and renovation of a facility shall comply with chapter 553 which pertains to building construction standards, including plumbing, electrical code, glass, manufactured buildings, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and the state minimum building code and with s. 633.206, which pertains to uniform firesafety standards. (2) Upon notification […]
429.275 – Business practice; personnel records; liability insurance.
429.275 Business practice; personnel records; liability insurance.—The assisted living facility shall be administered on a sound financial basis that is consistent with good business practices. (1) The administrator or owner of a facility shall maintain accurate business records that identify, summarize, and classify funds received and expenses disbursed and shall use written accounting procedures and a recognized […]
429.445 – Compliance with local zoning requirements.
429.445 Compliance with local zoning requirements.—No facility licensed under this part may commence any construction which will expand the size of the existing structure unless the licensee first submits to the agency proof that such construction will be in compliance with applicable local zoning requirements. Facilities with a licensed capacity of less than 15 persons shall […]
429.28 – Resident bill of rights.
429.28 Resident bill of rights.— (1) No resident of a facility shall be deprived of any civil or legal rights, benefits, or privileges guaranteed by law, the Constitution of the State of Florida, or the Constitution of the United States as a resident of a facility. Every resident of a facility shall have the right to: (a) Live […]
429.47 – Prohibited acts; penalties for violation.
429.47 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation.— (1) While a facility is under construction, the owner may advertise to the public prior to obtaining a license. Facilities that are certified under chapter 651 shall comply with the advertising provisions of s. 651.095 rather than those provided for in this subsection. (2) A freestanding facility shall not advertise or imply […]
429.29 – Civil actions to enforce rights.
429.29 Civil actions to enforce rights.— (1) Any person or resident whose rights as specified in this part are violated shall have a cause of action. The action may be brought by the resident or his or her guardian, or by a person or organization acting on behalf of a resident with the consent of the resident […]
429.49 – Resident records; penalties for alteration.
429.49 Resident records; penalties for alteration.— (1) Any person who fraudulently alters, defaces, or falsifies any medical or other record of an assisted living facility, or causes or procures any such offense to be committed, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) A conviction under subsection (1) is […]
429.293 – Presuit notice; investigation; notification of violation of residents’ rights or alleged negligence; claims evaluation procedure; informal discovery; review; settlement offer; mediation.
429.293 Presuit notice; investigation; notification of violation of residents’ rights or alleged negligence; claims evaluation procedure; informal discovery; review; settlement offer; mediation.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Claim for residents’ rights violation or negligence” means a negligence claim alleging injury to or the death of a resident arising out of an asserted violation of […]