FL H0739

Creates a voluntary certification program for assisted living facility employees under the Agency for Health Care Administration, with at least one credentialing entity approved by December 1, 2017

Requires approved credentialing entities to establish core competencies, certification requirements, testing instruments, continuing education requirements (biennial), and disciplinary processes for certified employees

Sets maximum fees at $225 for application, examination, and certification combined, and $100 for annual certification renewal

Requires level 2 background screening for all applicants and mandates denial of certification for applicants convicted of or who pleaded guilty to offenses listed in section 435.04(2)

Provides for suspension or revocation of certification for failure to complete continuing education, false information, or criminal offenses; requires facilities to immediately remove and notify credentialing entity within 3 business days if employee is arrested for or convicted of listed offenses