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FL H0411
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mike Miller
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 400.141 to revise pneumococcal vaccination requirements for nursing home residents
- Requires licensed facilities to assess all residents within 5 working days of admission for pneumococcal vaccination eligibility and vaccinate when indicated within 60 days per CDC recommendations
- Provides exemptions for medical contraindications and religious or personal beliefs
- Permits residents to receive immunization from their personal physician instead of the facility, provided they furnish proof of immunization
- Takes effect July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Vaccination of Nursing Home Residents
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 332 (Ch. 2015-16)
4/21/2015
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services3/3/2015
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee2/9/2015
Health Innovation Subcommittee1/28/2015
Full Bill Text
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