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Fla. Stat. § 400.0060 Definitions
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When used in this part, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the term:(1) “Administrative assessment” means a review of conditions in a long-term care facility which impact the rights, health, safety, and welfare of residents with the purpose of noting needed improvemen…
Fla. Stat. § 400.0061 Legislative findings and intent; long-term care facilities
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(1) The Legislature finds that conditions in long-term care facilities in this state are such that the rights, health, safety, and welfare of residents are not fully ensured by rules of the Department of Elderly Affairs or the Agency for Health Care Administration or by the good …
Fla. Stat. § 400.0063 Establishment of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; designation of ombudsman and legal advocate
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(1) There is created the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in the Department of Elderly Affairs.(2)(a) The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program shall be headed by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who shall serve on a full-time basis and shall personally, or through repr…
Fla. Stat. § 400.0065 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; duties and responsibilities
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(1) The purpose of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to:(a) Identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities relating to actions or omissions by providers or representatives of providers of long-term care ser…