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FL H0127
Bill
Status
Passed
3/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Health Innovation Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Amends section 400.235 of Florida Statutes to revise financial requirements for nursing homes seeking Gold Seal Program facility designation
- Allows nursing homes that are part of the same corporate entity as a continuing care facility meeting chapter 651 liquid reserve requirements to satisfy financial soundness requirements if accredited by a recognized organization or if the continuing care facility demonstrates it meets agency financial standards
- Permits nursing homes that are part of a corporate entity operating nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or independent living facilities to satisfy financial requirements by submitting a consolidated corporate financial statement showing the corporate entity meets agency financial standards
- Deems facilities operated by federal or state agencies as financially stable for Gold Seal Program application purposes
- Requires facilities with conditional licensure status to operate for 30 months with no class I or class II deficiencies and complete a regularly scheduled relicensure survey before qualifying for Gold Seal Program consideration
- Effective upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Continuing Care Facilities
Last Action
Chapter No. 2016-17
3/9/2016
Committee Referrals
Health Policy2/3/2016
Health And Human Services12/4/2015
Health Innovation Subcommittee9/24/2015
Full Bill Text
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