Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-38.002

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 59A-38.002 - License Requirements

(1) In addition to the requirement specified in section 400.602(1)(b), F.S., the face of the license must contain the following information:

(a) The name and address of the provider, including the principal office and all satellite offices;

(b) All freestanding hospice inpatient facilities and residential units;

(c) All counties served by the hospice;

(d) The name of the owner; and,

(e) The effective and expiration dates of the license.

(2) The hospice must notify the department and the agency in writing at least sixty (60) days before making a change in name or address of the provider's principal or satellite offices.

(3) If a change of ownership as defined in section 408.803(5), F.S., is contemplated, the new owner must submit a license application and must receive a license prior to commencement of operation of the hospice. The following materials must accompany the license application:

(a) A signed agreement to correct any existing licensure deficiencies;

(b) Documented evidence that the change of ownership has taken place or will take place upon approval of the license; and,

(c) A statement that records pertaining to the administrative operation of the provider must be retained and made available for official inspection by the agency.

(4) If a merger of two or more hospice providers is contemplated, the legal and incorporated entity that will be responsible for the operational function of the hospice after the merger must notify the agency prior to the merger. Notification must include the anticipated date for the merger and the reason for the merger. The agency shall require the legal entity to submit a license application, including a revised plan for the delivery of hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-38.002

Rulemaking Authority 400.605 FS. Law Implemented 400.602, 400.605 FS.

New 5-6-82, Formerly 10A-12.03, 10A-12.003, Amended 4-27-94, Formerly 59A-2.003, Amended 6-5-97, 8-11-08, Formerly 58A-2.003, 7-1-19.