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Introduced
01/13/2014
01/13/2014
In Committee
04/25/2014
04/25/2014
Crossed Over
04/25/2014
04/25/2014
Passed
Dead
05/02/2014
05/02/2014
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides respective responsibility of Medicaid prepaid behavioral health plans & managing entities under contract with DCF for mental health residents; requires certain facilities licensed as ALFs to be licensed as extended congregate care facilities; includes recovery care centers as facilities licensed under ch. 395, F.S.; provides admission criteria for recovery care center; authorizes AHCA to establish separate standards for such centers; provides requirements for transitional living facilities with respect to licensure, policies & procedures, & safekeeping of client property & funds; provides penalties; authorizes grandparent of minor child to petition court for visitation; provides for great-grandparent's right to notice of adoption.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Health of Residents," aims to revise various aspects of healthcare and residential care regulations in Florida. It clarifies the responsibilities of Medicaid prepaid behavioral health plans and managing entities for mental health residents in assisted living facilities (ALFs), and requires certain ALFs to be licensed as extended congregate care facilities. The bill introduces "recovery care centers" as a new category of licensed facilities under chapter 395, Florida Statutes, and outlines admission criteria and standards for them. It also establishes requirements for transitional living facilities regarding licensure, policies, and the safekeeping of client property and funds, along with associated penalties. Furthermore, the bill grants grandparents the right to petition the court for visitation with their grandchildren under specific circumstances, and provides great-grandparents with notice rights in adoption proceedings. It also makes changes to the licensing and oversight of various healthcare facilities, including nursing homes, ALFs, and hospitals, and updates regulations concerning staff training, medication administration, and resident rights.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (3)
Health and Human Services Committee (House), Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (House), Health Innovation Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died on Calendar (on 05/02/2014)
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