Below is a list of open rules for the Division of Health Quality Assurance. Links to notices published in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR) can be found under "notices published for this rulemaking." Contact information is listed in each notice for the related rulemaking.
All Agency rules can be found in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR).
The Health Quality Assurance rulemaking team maintains this page. If you find errors or have questions about the content on the page, please contact a member of the rulemaking team.
Rule Chapter 59A-3, Hospital Licensure
Rule 59A-3.066 Licensure Procedure, 59A-3.252 Classification of Hospitals, 59A-3.273 Management and Administration.
Hearing Information: Not requested.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency is proposing to amend these rules to update language, clarify requirements, and implement the provisions of 2024-12 L.O.F. (SB 330) and 2024-201 L.O.F. (SB 644).
Rule 59A-3.243 Nursing Services
Workshop Information: Not requested.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-3.243 to include clarification for exemption for hospitals providing acute hospital care at home services.
Workshop Notice
Draft Text 59A-3.243
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Rule 59A-3.246 Licensed Programs
Workshop Information: A workshop will be held on November 15, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, Building 3, Conference Room A.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency is proposing to amend this rule to update language, clarify requirements, and implement provisions of legislation.
Workshop Notice
Workshop Agenda
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59A-3.246 DRAFT
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Rule 59A-3.2461, Organ Transplant Programs
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency announces the convening of a negotiated rulemaking proceeding to create a rule addressing criteria for hospitals that provide adult and pediatric organ transplantation services. The purpose of the negotiated rulemaking is to draft a mutually acceptable proposed rule.
Draft Text - Day 2
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Agenda
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59A-8, Minimum Standards for Home Health Agencies
Rule 59A-8.005 Certificate of Exemption and Exempt Status, 59A-8.007 Geographic Service Area
Notices Published for 59A-8.005
Notices Published for 59A-8.007
The Agency proposes to amend these rules to remove sunset language.
59A-11 Birth Center Standards and Licensure
Rule 59A-11.019 Reports
Notices Published for 59A-11.019
The Agency proposes to amend this rule to remove sunset language.
59A-26 Minimum Standards For Intermediate Care Facilities For The Developmentally Disabled
Rule 59A-26.002 Licensure Procedure, Fees and Exemptions
Notices Published for 59A-26.002
The Agency proposes to amend this rule to remove sunset language.
Rule Chapter 59A-35, Health Care Licensing Procedures
Rule 59A-35.060, Licensure Application Process.
Hearing Information: Not requested.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-35.060, F.S. with updates to licensure applications for Hospitals, Home Health Agencies, and Homemaker and Companion Services.
Draft Home Health Agency Application
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Draft Homemaker and Companion Services Provider Application
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Draft Hospital Application
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Rule 59A-35.090, Background Screening
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency proposes to amend Rule 59A-35.090 to align with 2024-243 LOF regarding background screening requirements, as well as update the Background Screening Application for Exemption, AHCA Form 3110-0019, and the Attestation of Compliance with Background Screening Requirements, AHCA Form 3100-0008.
BGS_AffidavitComplwBGSReqForm1
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BGS_Exempt_ApplcForm2024
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Rule 59A-35.110 Reporting Requirements; Electronic Submission
Notices Published for 59A-35.110
The Agency proposes to amend this rule to remove sunset language.
Rule 59A-35.125, Standards for the Appropriate Use of Facial Coverings for Infection Control
Workshop Information: Will be held if requested.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency proposes to amend this rule to revise and clarify language.
Workshop Notice
Agenda
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Draft Text
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Rule Chapter 59A-36, Assisted Living Facility
Rule 59A-36.002 Definitions, 59A-36.006 Admission Procedures, Appropriateness of Placement and Continued Residency
Criteria, 59A-36.007 Resident Care Standards, 59A-36.008 Medication Practices, 59A-36.022 Limited Nursing Services,
59A-36.028 ALF Minimum Core Training Curriculum Requirements
Notices Published for 59A-36.002
Notices Published for 59A-36.006
Notices Published for 59A-36.007
Notices Published for 59A-36.008
Notices Published for 59A-36.022
Notices Published for 59A-36.028
The Agency proposes to amend these rules to remove sunset language.
Rule Chapter 59A-37, Adult Family Care Homes
59A-37.002 License Application, Renewal and Conditional Licenses, 59A-37.007 Staff Qualifications, Responsibilities and Training
Notices Published for 59A-37.002
Notices Published for 59A-37.007
The Agency proposes to amend these rules to remove sunset language.
Rule Chapter 59C-1, Procedures For The Administration Of Sections 408.031-408.045, Florida Statutes, Health Facility And Services Development Act
Rule Chapter 59C-1.005 Certificate of Need Exemption Procedure, 59C-1.010 Certificate of Need Application Review Procedures,
59C-1.021 Certificate of Need Penalties, 59C-1.022 Health Care Facilities Fee Assessments
Notices Published for 59C-1.005
Notices Published for 59C-1.010
Notices Published for 59C-1.021
Notices Published for 59C-1.022
The Agency proposes to amend these rules to remove sunset language.
Rule 59C-1.008, Certificate of Need Application Procedures
Hearing Information: Not requested.
Notices Published for This Rulemaking
The Agency is proposing to amend Rule 59C-1.008 to revise AHCA Form 3150-0001 and AHCA Form 3150-0003 to update language and rule references.
Draft Application for a Certificate Need
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Draft Transfer of a Certificate of Need
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