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Introduced
11/03/2021
11/03/2021
In Committee
11/16/2021
11/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Specifying functions that do not constitute direct care staffing hours for purposes of required nursing home staffing ratios; revising nursing home staffing requirements; providing that eating assistance to residents provided by certain direct care staff counts toward certain minimum direct care staffing requirements; providing that an unsatisfied or undischarged adverse final judgment in connection with a nursing home facility becomes the responsibility and liability of a new owner if ownership of the facility is transferred, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modify the regulations related to nursing home staffing requirements in Florida. It specifies that "direct care staff" refers to those who provide care and services to allow residents to maintain their highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, excluding staff whose primary duties are maintaining the facility's physical environment. The bill revises the minimum staffing requirements, including a minimum weekly average of 3.6 hours of direct care per resident per day, a minimum of 2.0 hours of direct care by a certified nursing assistant per resident per day, and a minimum of 1.0 hour of direct care by a licensed nurse per resident per day. Additionally, the bill addresses the treatment of unsatisfied or undischarged adverse final judgments against nursing home facilities in the event of a change in ownership.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Health Policy (Senate), Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1239 (on 03/04/2022)
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