Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 429.41 FS. Law Implemented 429.41 FS. History-New 9-30-92, Formerly 10A-5.035, Amended 10-30-95, 7-1-08, 4-17-14, Transferred to 59A-36.024, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.41 FS. Law Implemented 429.19, 429.41 FS. History-New 3-26-18, Transferred to 59A-36.025, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.918, 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Amended 2-27-84, Formerly 10A-6.02, 10A-6.002, 59A-16.002, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 10-23-01, 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.101, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 408.809, 429.909, 429.913(1)(b), 429.919, 429.929, 435.04(5) FS. History-New 7-8-81, Amended 2-27-84, Formerly 10A-6.03, 10A-6.003, 59A-16.003, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 10-23-01, 2-19-04, 6-16-08, Repealed 11-17-15.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.907, 429.909, 429.923, 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Amended 2-27-84, Formerly 10A-6.04, 10A-6.004, 59A-16.004, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, Repealed 11-29-11.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929, 408.831 FS. Law Implemented 429.925, 408.831(2) FS. History-New 11-9-95, Amended 3-29-98, 2-19-04, Repealed 11-29-11.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Amended 2-27-84, Formerly 10A-6.06, 10A-6.006, 59A-16.006, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 10-23-01, 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.102, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929, 429.918(12) FS. Law Implemented 429.918 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Amended 2-27-84, Formerly 10A-6.07, 10A-6.007, 59A-16.007, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 10-23-01, 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.103, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.901(3), 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Formerly 10A-6.08, 10A-6.008, 59A-16.008, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.104, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.901(3), 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Amended 2-27-84, Formerly 10A-6.09, 10A-6.009, 59A-16.009, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.105, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Formerly 10A-6.10, 10A-6.010, 59A-16.010, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.106, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Amended 2-27-84, Formerly 10A-6.11, 10A-6.011, 59A-16.011, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 10-23-01, 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.107, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Formerly 10A-6.12, 10A-6.012, 59A-16.012, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, Transferred to 59A-16.108, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.929 FS. History-New 7-8-81, Amended 2-27-84, Formerly 10A-6.13, 10A-6.013, 59A-16.013, Amended 11-9-95, 3-29-98, 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.109, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.929 FS. Law Implemented 429.929 FS. History-New 11-9-95, Amended 3-29-98, Repealed 11-29-11.

Rulemaking Authority 429.917(1) FS. Law Implemented 429.917(1) FS. History-New 1-1-04, Amended 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.110, 7-1-19.

Rulemaking Authority 429.918(6)(b), 429.929(1) FS. Law Implemented 429.918(6)(a) FS. History-New 8-3-15, Transferred to 59A-16.111, 7-1-19.

(1) Persons seeking approval as an adult day care Alzheimer's disease or related disorders training provider, pursuant to sections 429.917 and 429.818, F.S., and rules 59A-16.110 and 59A-16.111, F.A.C., shall: (a) Provide the Department of Elder Affairs or its designee documentat…

(1) Each home health agency licensed under Chapter 400, Part IV, F.S., shall ensure that agency employees providing direct care to patients receive the following training. (a) Completion of the required two hours of training after June 30, 2005, shall satisfy the requirement refe…

(1) The training provider and curriculum shall be approved by the Department or its designee prior to commencing training activities. The Department or its designee shall maintain a list of approved ADRD training providers and curricula. Approval as a training provider and approv…

In addition to the definitions included in Chapter 430, F.S., the following terms shall apply in this rule chapter: (1) Access Point: A service provider or other entity that performs one or more aging resource center functions under an agreement with the aging resource center. Th…

(1) Service Delivery and Accessibility. At a minimum, information shall be provided to all persons accessing the ARC by telephone, the Internet, or in person. (a) The ARC shall, at a minimum, maintain regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excl…

This rule applies only to access points that have a direct monetary funding agreement with the ARC. (1) Monitoring: (a) Monitoring Elements: As part of the monitoring process, the ARC shall ensure that, at a minimum, the areas referenced in subparagraphs 1. through 7., of this su…

Pursuant to its contract with the ARC, the department shall monitor the performance and oversight activities of the ARC governing body to ensure the appropriateness and quality of care received by clients. The governing body shall be accountable for oversight standards for the AR…

(1) Outcome Measures: The ARC governing body shall ensure that ARCs perform the following minimum outcome measures: (a) Adhere to the annual Legislative mandate for the percentage of individuals, age 60 and older, determined to be eligible for nursing home placement that are plac…

The following terms are defined in this rule chapter: (1) AGING OUT CLIENTS: Individuals reaching 60 years of age who are being transitioned from the Department of Children and Families services to the department's community-based services. (2) ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT: The tool pre…

To be eligible for Community Care for the Elderly services, a person must be: (1) Age 60 or over; and, (2) Functionally impaired pursuant to Section 430.203(7), F.S., as determined by an initial comprehensive assessment and at least an annual reassessment using the form incorpora…

Rulemaking Authority 430.08 FS. Law Implemented 430.03, 430.04, 430.202, 430.203, 430.204, 430.205 FS. History-New 3-11-81, Formerly 10A-10.03, 10A-10.003, Amended 3-28-95, 9-24-08, Repealed 11-29-11.

(1) AREA AGENCY ON AGING PROCEDURES. (a) In order to meet the requirement set forth in Section 430.203(9)(a)1., F.S., an area agency on aging must specify in its request for proposal that the notice of intent to award will be published in the same manner as the request for propos…

Rulemaking Authority 430.08 FS. Law Implemented 430.204, 430.205 FS. History-New 3-11-81, Formerly 10A-10.04, 10A-10.004, Amended 3-28-95, 10-30-05, Repealed 10-6-08.

Rulemaking Authority 430.08 FS. Law Implemented 430.03, 430.04, 430.204, 430.205 FS. History-New 3-11-81, Formerly 10A-10.05, 10A-10.005, Amended 3-28-95, 9-24-08, Repealed 11-29-11.

(1) Contracting agencies that enter into a contract to provide services under the Community Care for the Elderly program are responsible for collection of co-payments and contributions from clients receiving services. (2) The contracting agency must determine a dollar amount that…

The forms used for programs regulated by this chapter are incorporated by reference in Rule 58A-1.010, F.A.C. In addition, a care plan must be developed that meets the criteria established in subsection (2), of that rule. Rulemaking Authority 430.08 FS. Law Implemented 430.205 FS…

Rulemaking Authority 430.08 FS. Law Implemented 430.04, 430.501, 430.502, 430.503, 430.504 FS. History-New 3-28-95, Amended 9-24-08, Repealed 11-29-11.

The following terms are defined in this rule: (1) Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee: The committee created pursuant to Sections 430.501(2), (3), F.S., to advise the department in the performance of its duties pursuant to the ADI. (2) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders…

(1) To be eligible for model day care services, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related memory disorder. (2) To be eligible to receive all other services funded under the Alzheimer's disease Initiative that are inclu…

(1) In its role as advisor to the department, the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee shall provide feedback for each of the following components: (a) Memory Disorder Clinics; (b) Brain Bank; (c) Model Day Care; and, (d) Respite Care. (2) The Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Commi…

(1) The Department of Elder Affairs shall plan, develop and coordinate a statewide program to carry out its responsibilities under the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative. (2) The area agency on aging, under contract with the department, shall be responsible for the planning and admin…

Each service provider must: (1) Establish service priorities and coordinate the delivery of services to clients. (2) Employ competent and qualified staff to provide the services essential to the achievement of program goals and objectives as specified in its contract with the dep…

The forms used for programs regulated by this chapter are incorporated by reference in Rule 58A-1.010, F.A.C. In addition, a care plan must be developed that meets the criteria established in subsection (2), of that rule. Rulemaking Authority 430.502 FS. Law Implemented 430.502 F…

Rulemaking Authority 430.08, 430.603 FS. Law Implemented 430.601 FS. History-New 1-1-96, Amended 9-24-08, Repealed 11-29-11.

The following terms are defined in the rule chapter: (1) Assessment Instrument: The tool prescribed by the area agency on aging in its contract with the case management agency for use in determining the client's level of functioning, existing resources, service needs, and priorit…

(1) The Department of Elder Affairs shall plan, develop, and coordinate a statewide program to carry out its responsibilities under the Home Care for the Elderly statutes, sections 430.604 - 430.608, F.S., including entering into contracts with area agencies on aging for the prov…

Rulemaking Authority 430.08, 430.603 FS. Law Implemented 430.603, 430.606 FS. History-New 1-1-96, Amended 9-24-08, Repealed 11-29-11.

To be eligible for the Home Care for the Elderly program, an applicant must: (1) Be age 60 or older; (2) Be a current resident of the State of Florida with the intent to remain in the state; (3) Meet the criteria for functional and financial eligibility set forth under paragraphs…

(1) Caregiver shall meet the following requirements: (a) Be age 18 or above, capable of providing a family type living environment and willing to accept the responsibility for the social, physical and emotional needs of the home care client; (b) Be a relative or friend who has be…

(1) The dwelling must comply with safety, fire, and sanitation standards as described in the case management agency's contract with the area agency on aging. (2) When a home is determined not to meet the standards set forth for the Home Care for the Elderly program, the applicant…

Rulemaking Authority 430.08, 430.603 FS. Law Implemented 430.601-.606 FS. History-New 1-1-96, Repealed 9-24-08.

The forms used for programs regulated by this chapter are incorporated by reference in rule 58A-1.010, F.A.C. In addition, the development of a care plan must meet the criteria established in subsection (2) of that rule. Rulemaking Authority 430.08, 430.603 FS. Law Implemented 43…

(1) APPLICABILITY. The confidentiality and disclosure of information requirement applies to the complaint files maintained by the entities below, which are established under Chapter 400, Part I, F.S.: (a) Staff members of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; (b) Memb…