429.298 – Punitive damages; limitation.
429.298 Punitive damages; limitation.— (1)(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), an award of punitive damages may not exceed the greater of: 1. Three times the amount of compensatory damages awarded to each claimant entitled thereto, consistent with the remaining provisions of this section; or 2. The sum of $1 million. (b) Where the fact finder determines that […]
429.31 – Closing of facility; notice; penalty.
429.31 Closing of facility; notice; penalty.— (1) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, the facility shall inform, in writing, the agency and each resident or the next of kin, legal representative, or agency acting on each resident’s behalf, of the fact and the proposed time of discontinuance of operation, following the notification […]
429.34 – Right of entry and inspection.
429.34 Right of entry and inspection.— (1) In addition to the requirements of s. 408.811, a duly designated officer or employee of the agency, of the Department of Children and Families, of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Office of the Attorney General, or of the state or local fire marshal, or a representative of the […]
429.35 – Maintenance of records; reports.
429.35 Maintenance of records; reports.— (1) Every facility shall maintain, as public information available for public inspection under such conditions as the agency shall prescribe, records containing copies of all inspection reports pertaining to the facility that have been issued by the agency to the facility. Copies of inspection reports shall be retained in the records for […]
429.41 – Rules establishing standards.
429.41 Rules establishing standards.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that rules published and enforced pursuant to this section shall include criteria by which a reasonable and consistent quality of resident care and quality of life may be ensured and the results of such resident care may be demonstrated. Such rules shall also promote a […]
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.— […]
429.14 – Administrative penalties.
429.14 Administrative penalties.— (1) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, the agency may deny, revoke, and suspend any license issued under this part and impose an administrative fine in the manner provided in chapter 120 against a licensee for a violation of any provision of this part, part II of chapter 408, […]
429.27 – Property and personal affairs of residents.
429.27 Property and personal affairs of residents.— (1)(a) A resident shall be given the option of using his or her own belongings, as space permits; choosing his or her roommate; and, whenever possible, unless the resident is adjudicated incompetent or incapacitated under state law, managing his or her own affairs. (b) The admission of a resident to a […]
429.17 – Expiration of license; renewal; conditional license.
429.17 Expiration of license; renewal; conditional license.— (1) Limited nursing, extended congregate care, and limited mental health licenses shall expire at the same time as the facility’s standard license, regardless of when issued. (2) A license shall be renewed in accordance with part II of chapter 408 and the provision of satisfactory proof of ability to operate and […]