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429.26 (7) The facility shall notify a licensed physician when a resident exhibits signs of dementia or cognitive impairment or has a change of condition in order to rule out the presence of an underlying physiological condition that may be contributing to such dementia or impairment. The notification must occur within 30 days after the acknowledgment of such signs by facility staff. If an underlying condition is determined to exist, the facility must notify the resident ' s representative o...

59A-35.110 Reporting Requirements; Electronic Submission. (1) During the two year licensure period, any change or expiration of any information that is required to be reported under chapter 408, part II, F.S., or authorizing statutes for the provider type as specified in section 408.803(3), F.S., during the license application process must be reported to the Agency within 21 days of occurrence of the change, including: (a) Insurance coverage renewal; (b) Bond renewal; (c) Change of administrator...

(2) EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL. The plan must be submitted for review and approval to the local emergency management agency. (a) If the local emergency management agency requires revisions to the emergency management plan, such revisions must be made and the plan resubmitted to the local office within 30 days of receiving notification that the plan must be revised. (b) A new facility as described in Rule 58A-5.023, F.A.C., and facilities whose ownership has been transferred, must submit an emergenc...

(5) ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMINISTERED MEDICATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. Unlicensed persons who will be providing assistance with self-administered medications as described in Rule 58A-5.0185, F.A.C., must meet the training requirements pursuant to Section 429.52(5), F.S., prior to assuming this responsibility. Courses provided in fulfilment of this requirement must meet the following criteria: (a) Training must cover state law and rule requirements with respect to the supervision, assistance...

(4) FIRST AID AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR). A staff member who has completed courses in First Aid and CPR and holds a currently valid card documenting completion of such courses must be in the facility at all times. (a) Documentation of attendance at First Aid or CPR course offered by an accredited college, university or vocational school; a licensed hospital; the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council; or a provider approved by the Department of He...

(3) ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMINISTRATION. (a) For facilities which provide assistance with self-administered medication, either: a nurse; or an unlicensed staff member, who is at least 18 years old, trained to assist with self-administered medication in accordance with Rule 58A-5.0191, F.A.C., and able to demonstrate to the administrator the ability to accurately read and interpret a prescription label, must be available to assist residents with self-administered medications in accordance with pr...

Resident Contracts. (1) Pursuant to Section 429.24, F.S., prior to or at the time of admission, each resident or legal representative shall execute a contract with the facility which contains the following provisions: (a) A list of the specific services, supplies and accommodations to be provided by the facility to the resident, including limited nursing and extended congregate care services if the facility is licensed to provide such services. (b) The daily, weekly, or monthly rate. (c) A list ...

(2) STAFF IN-SERVICE TRAINING. Facility administrators or managers shall provide or arrange for the following in-service training to facility staff: (a) Staff who provide direct care to residents, other than nurses, certified nursing assistants, or home health aides trained in accordance with Rule 59A-8.0095, F.A.C., must receive a minimum of 1 hour in-service training in infection control, including universal precautions, and facility sanitation procedures before providing personal care to resi...

(3) HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS/ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV/AIDS). Pursuant to Section 381.0035, F.S., all facility employees, with the exception of employees subject to the requirements of Section 456.033, F.S., must complete a one-time education course on HIV and AIDS, including the topics prescribed in the Section 381.0035, F.S. New facility staff must obtain the training within 30 days of employment. Documentation of compliance must be maintained in accordance with subsection (...

(5) ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMINISTERED MEDICATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. Unlicensed persons who will be providing assistance with self-administered medications as described in Rule 58A-5.0185, F.A.C., must meet the training requirements pursuant to Section 429.52(5), F.S., prior to assuming this responsibility. Courses provided in fulfilment of this requirement must meet the following criteria: (a) Training must cover state law and rule requirements with respect to the supervision, assistance...

Resident records; penalties for alteration.- (1) Any person who fraudulently alters, defaces, or falsifies any medical or other record of an assisted living facility, or causes or procures any such offense to be committed, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) A conviction under subsection (1) is also grounds for restriction, suspension, or termination of license privileges.