429.918 – Licensure designation as a specialized Alzheimer’s services adult day care center.
429.918 Licensure designation as a specialized Alzheimer’s services adult day care center.— (1) This act may be cited as the “Specialized Alzheimer’s Services Adult Day Care Act.” (2) As used in this section, the term: (a) “ADRD participant” means a participant who has a documented diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related disorder (ADRD) from a licensed physician, licensed […]
429.919 – Background screening.
429.919 Background screening.—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.—ss. 53, 71, ch. 98-171; s. 83, ch. 2000-349; s. 25, ch. 2001-53; s. 2, ch. 2001-67; s. 148, ch. 2001-277; s. 49, ch. 2004-267; ss. 4, 64, ch. 2006-197; s. 108, […]
429.925 – Discontinuance of operation of adult day care centers.
429.925 Discontinuance of operation of adult day care centers.—In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, before operation of an adult day care center may be voluntarily discontinued, the operator must, at least 60 days before the discontinuance of operation, inform each participant of the fact and the proposed date of discontinuance of […]
429.927 – Right of entry and inspection.
429.927 Right of entry and inspection.—In accordance with s. 408.811, the agency or department has the right to enter the premises of any adult day care center licensed pursuant to this part, at any reasonable time, in order to determine the state of compliance with this part, part II of chapter 408, and applicable rules. History.—s. […]
429.929 – Rules establishing standards.
429.929 Rules establishing standards.—The agency shall adopt rules to implement this part. The rules must include reasonable and fair standards. Any conflict between these standards and those that may be set forth in local, county, or municipal ordinances shall be resolved in favor of those having statewide effect. Such standards must relate to: (1) The maintenance of […]
429.931 – Construction and renovation; requirements.
429.931 Construction and renovation; requirements.—The requirements for the construction and the renovation of a center must comply with the provisions of chapter 553 which pertain to building construction standards, including plumbing, electrical code, glass, manufactured buildings, accessibility by physically handicapped persons, and the state minimum building codes. History.—s. 14, ch. 78-336; s. 4, ch. 79-152; s. […]
430.01 – Short Title.
430.01 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Department of Elderly Affairs Act,” or the “Pepper Act” as a memorial to Congressman Claude Denson Pepper. The department is also known as the Department of Elder Affairs. History.—s. 5, ch. 91-115; s. 77, ch. 95-418.
430.02 – Legislative Intent.
430.02 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature to: (1) Advise, assist, and protect the state’s elderly citizens to the fullest extent. (2) Ensure that programs and services are developed and implemented to be accessible to all elderly citizens to assist them in the achievement or maintenance of maximum independence and quality of life and minimum levels […]
430.03 – Purposes.
430.03 Purposes.—The purposes of the Department of Elderly Affairs are to: (1) Serve as the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs for the elderly and for developing policy recommendations for long-term care. (2) Combat ageism and create public awareness and understanding of the potentials and needs of elderly persons. (3) Study and plan for programs and […]
430.04 – Duties and Responsibilities of the Department of Elderly Affairs.
430.04 Duties and responsibilities of the Department of Elderly Affairs.—The Department of Elderly Affairs shall: (1) Administer human services and long-term care programs, including programs funded under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, and other programs that are assigned to it by law. (2) Be responsible for ensuring that each area agency on aging operates […]