SB 2608: Health Care Licensing Procedures Act
GENERAL BILL by Fasano
Health Care Licensing Procedures Act; creates said act; provides legislative findings re standardization of basic licensing requirements for health care providers; authorizes AHCA to make inspections; amends provision re Drug-Free Workplace Act; amends provisions re birth centers; defines term "short-term residential treatment facility" for purposes of Community Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Act; amends provisions re hospital licensing & regulation, etc. Amends FS.
Effective Date: 10/01/2005
Last Action: 5/6/2005 Senate - Died in Committee on Children and Families, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/6/2005 Senate - Died in Committee on Children and Families, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8/2005 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/30/2005 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Health Care; Children and Families; Criminal Justice; Government Efficiency Appropriations; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00304 |
| 4/7/2005 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Health Care, 04/12/05, 9:00 am, 412-K |
| 4/12/2005 | Senate |
• Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Health Care; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 -SJ 00418 |
| 4/13/2005 | Senate |
• Now in Children and Families -SJ 00418 |
| 5/6/2005 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Children and Families, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 1941 | Garcia | Similar | Last Action: 5/6/2005 H Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/CS/SB 442 (Ch. 2005-147), CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172) | |
| H 739 | Grimsley | Compare | Last Action: 5/3/2005 H Substituted CS/SB 484; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243), CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172) -HJ 01182 | |
| H 797 | Davis | Compare | Last Action: 5/3/2005 H Substituted CS/SB 720; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172), CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243) -HJ 01236 | |
| H 1375 | Cannon | Compare | Last Action: 5/3/2005 H Substituted CS/SB 474; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172) -HJ 01223 | |
| H 1845 | Persons with Disabilities | Elder & Long-Term Care Committee | Compare | Last Action: 5/6/2005 H Died in Committee on Health Care Appropriations (FC) |
| H 1859 (e2) | Obsolete/Outdated Agency Reports | Kottkamp | Compare | Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Governmental Oversight and Productivity, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 345 (Ch. 2005-120), HB 775 (Ch. 2005-82), HB 989 (Ch. 2005-158), HB 1305 (Ch. 2005-207), HB 1717 (Ch. 2005-210), HB 1917 (Ch. 2005-263), CS/CS/SB 186 (Ch. 2005-169), CS/CS/CS/SB 360 (Ch. 2005-290), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172), CS/CS/SB 838 (Ch. 2005-133), CS/CS/CS/SB 1476 (Ch. 2005-222), CS/SB 1486 (Ch. 2005-111), CS/CS/SB 1650 (Ch. 2005-255), CS/SB 2610 (Ch. 2005-152) |
| S 474 (e1) | Saunders | Compare | Last Action: 6/10/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-170; See also CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172) | |
| S 484 (e3) | Peaden | Compare | Last Action: 6/17/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-243; See also CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172) | |
| S 720 (c1) | Wise | Compare | Last Action: 6/10/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-172; See also CS/SB 474 (Ch. 2005-170), CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2005-243) | |
| S 1346 | Health Care Risk Management | Saunders | Compare | Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Health Care |
| S 2386 | Persons with Disabilities Agency | Peaden | Compare | Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Children and Families |
| S 2546 (c1) | Obsolete/Outdated Agency Reports | Haridopolos | Compare | Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Died in Committee on Government Efficiency Appropriations, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 345 (Ch. 2005-120), HB 775 (Ch. 2005-82), HB 989 (Ch. 2005-158), HB 1305 (Ch. 2005-207), HB 1567 (Ch. 2005-277), HB 1717 (Ch. 2005-210), HB 1917 (Ch. 2005-263), CS/CS/CS/SB 360 (Ch. 2005-290), CS/SB 720 (Ch. 2005-172), CS/CS/SB 838 (Ch. 2005-133), CS/CS/CS/SB 1476 (Ch. 2005-222), CS/CS/SB 1650 (Ch. 2005-255), CS/SB 2610 (Ch. 2005-152) |
Committee Amendments
Floor Amendments
No Floor Amendments Available
Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | S 2608 | Health Care (Post-Meeting) | 4/11/2005 12:00 AM |
Vote History - Committee
| Version | Committee | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2608 Filed | Health Care | 4/12/2005 9:00 AM | 10 Yeas - 0 Nays |
Vote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (279)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 112.0455 | Drug-Free Workplace Act. | |
| 383.301 | Licensure and regulation of birth centers; legislative intent. | |
| 383.304 | Licensure requirement for birth centers. | |
| 383.305 | Licensure; issuance, renewal, denial, suspension, revocation; fees; background screening. | |
| 383.309 | Minimum standards for birth centers; rules and enforcement. | |
| 383.315 | Agreements with consultants for advice or services; maintenance. | |
| 383.324 | Inspections and investigations; inspection fees. | |
| 383.325 | Inspection reports. | |
| 383.33 | Administrative penalties; emergency orders; moratorium on admissions. | |
| 383.331 | Injunctive relief. | |
| 383.332 | Establishing, managing, or operating a birth center without a license; penalty. | |
| 383.335 | Partial exemptions. | |
| 390.011 | Definitions. | |
| 390.012 | Powers of agency; rules; disposal of fetal remains. | |
| 390.013 | Effective date of rules. | |
| 390.014 | Licenses; fees, display, etc. | |
| 390.015 | Application for license. | |
| 390.016 | Expiration of license; renewal. | |
| 390.017 | Grounds for suspension or revocation of license. | |
| 390.018 | Administrative penalty in lieu of revocation or suspension. | |
| 390.019 | Inspections; investigations. | |
| 390.021 | Injunction. | |
| 394.455 | Definitions. | |
| 394.67 | Definitions. | |
| 394.875 | Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents; authorized services; license required; penalties. | |
| 394.876 | Applications. | |
| 394.877 | Fees. | |
| 394.878 | Issuance and renewal of licenses. | |
| 394.879 | Rules; enforcement. | |
| 394.90 | Inspection; right of entry; records. | |
| 394.902 | Denial, suspension, and revocation; other remedies. | |
| 394.907 | Community mental health centers; quality assurance programs. | |
| 395.002 | Definitions. | |
| 395.003 | Licensure; issuance, renewal, denial, modification, suspension, and revocation. | |
| 395.004 | Application for license, fees; expenses. | |
| 395.0055 | Background screening. | |
| 395.0161 | Licensure inspection. | |
| 395.0162 | Inspection reports. | |
| 395.0163 | Construction inspections; plan submission and approval; fees. | |
| 395.0193 | Licensed facilities; peer review; disciplinary powers; agency or partnership with physicians. | |
| 395.0199 | Private utilization review. | |
| 395.1046 | Complaint investigation procedures. | |
| 395.1055 | Rules and enforcement. | |
| 395.1065 | Criminal and administrative penalties; injunctions; emergency orders; moratorium. | |
| 395.10973 | Powers and duties of the agency. | |
| 395.10974 | Health care risk managers; qualifications, licensure, fees. | |
| 400.021 | Definitions. | |
| 400.022 | Residents' rights. | |
| 400.051 | Homes or institutions exempt from the provisions of this part. | |
| 400.062 | License required; fee; disposition; display; transfer. | |
| 400.063 | Resident Protection Trust Fund. | |
| 400.071 | Application for license. | |
| 400.0712 | Application for inactive license. | |
| 400.102 | Action by agency against licensee; grounds. | |
| 400.111 | Expiration of license; renewal. | |
| 400.1183 | Resident grievance procedures. | |
| 400.121 | Denial, suspension, revocation of license; moratorium on admissions; administrative fines; procedure; order to increase staffing. | |
| 400.125 | Injunction proceedings authorized. | |
| 400.141 | Administration and management of nursing home facilities. | |
| 400.179 | Sale or transfer of ownership of a nursing facility; liability for Medicaid underpayments and overpayments. | |
| 400.18 | Closing of nursing facility. | |
| 400.19 | Right of entry and inspection. | |
| 400.191 | Availability, distribution, and posting of reports and records. | |
| 400.20 | Licensed nursing home administrator required. | |
| 400.23 | Rules; evaluation and deficiencies; licensure status. | |
| 400.241 | Prohibited acts; penalties for violations. | |
| 400.402 | Definitions. | |
| 400.407 | License required; fee, display. | |
| 400.4075 | Limited mental health license. | |
| 400.408 | Unlicensed facilities; referral of person for residency to unlicensed facility; penalties; verification of licensure status. | |
| 400.411 | Initial application for license; provisional license. | |
| 400.412 | Sale or transfer of ownership of a facility. | |
| 400.414 | Denial, revocation, or suspension of license; imposition of administrative fine; grounds. | |
| 400.415 | Moratorium on admissions; notice. | |
| 400.417 | Expiration of license; renewal; conditional license. | |
| 400.4174 | Background screening; exemptions. | |
| 400.4176 | Notice of change of administrator. | |
| 400.4178 | Special care for persons with Alzheimer's disease or other related disorders. | |
| 400.418 | Disposition of fees and administrative fines. | |
| 400.419 | Violations; imposition of administrative fines; grounds. | |
| 400.421 | Injunctive proceedings. | |
| 400.423 | Internal risk management and quality assurance program; adverse incidents and reporting requirements. | |
| 400.424 | Contracts. | |
| 400.4255 | Use of personnel; emergency care. | |
| 400.427 | Property and personal affairs of residents. | |
| 400.4275 | Business practice; personnel records; liability insurance. | |
| 400.431 | Closing of facility; notice; penalty. | |
| 400.434 | Right of entry and inspection. | |
| 400.435 | Maintenance of records; reports. | |
| 400.441 | Rules establishing standards. | |
| 400.442 | Pharmacy and dietary services. | |
| 400.444 | Construction and renovation; requirements. | |
| 400.447 | Prohibited acts; penalties for violation. | |
| 400.451 | Existing facilities to be given reasonable time to comply with rules and standards. | |
| 400.452 | Staff training and educational programs; core educational requirement. | |
| 400.454 | Collection of information; local subsidy. | |
| 400.464 | Home health agencies to be licensed; expiration of license; exemptions; unlawful acts; penalties. | |
| 400.471 | Application for license; fee; provisional license; temporary permit. | |
| 400.474 | Denial, suspension, revocation of license; injunction; grounds; penalties. | |
| 400.484 | Right of inspection; deficiencies; fines. | |
| 400.487 | Home health service agreements; physician's treatment orders; patient assessment; establishment and review of plan of care; provision of services; orders not to resuscitate. | |
| 400.494 | Information about patients confidential. | |
| 400.495 | Notice of toll-free telephone number for central abuse hotline. | |
| 400.497 | Rules establishing minimum standards. | |
| 400.506 | Licensure of nurse registries; requirements; penalties. | |
| 400.509 | Registration of particular service providers exempt from licensure; certificate of registration; regulation of registrants. | |
| 400.512 | Screening of home health agency personnel; nurse registry personnel; and companions and homemakers. | |
| 400.515 | Injunction proceedings. | |
| 400.551 | Definitions. | |
| 400.554 | License requirement; fee; exemption; display. | |
| 400.555 | Application for license. | |
| 400.556 | Denial, suspension, revocation of license; administrative fines; investigations and inspections. | |
| 400.5565 | Administrative fines; interest. | |
| 400.557 | Expiration of license; renewal; conditional license or permit. | |
| 400.5572 | Background screening. | |
| 400.5575 | Disposition of fees and administrative fines. | |
| 400.558 | Injunctive relief. | |
| 400.559 | Closing or change of owner or operator of center. | |
| 400.56 | Right of entry and inspection. | |
| 400.562 | Rules establishing standards. | |
| 400.564 | Prohibited acts; penalty for violation. | |
| 400.602 | Licensure required; prohibited acts; exemptions; display, transferability of license. | |
| 400.605 | Administration; forms; fees; rules; inspections; fines. | |
| 400.606 | License; application; renewal; conditional license or permit; certificate of need. | |
| 400.6065 | Background screening. | |
| 400.607 | Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; imposition of administrative fine; grounds; injunctions. | |
| 400.6095 | Patient admission; assessment; plan of care; discharge; death. | |
| 400.617 | Legislative intent; purpose. | |
| 400.619 | Licensure application and renewal. | |
| 400.6194 | Denial, revocation, or suspension of a license. | |
| 400.6196 | Violations; penalties. | |
| 400.621 | Rules and standards relating to adult family-care homes. | |
| 400.6211 | Training and education programs. | |
| 400.622 | Injunctive proceedings. | |
| 400.625 | Residency agreements. | |
| 400.801 | Homes for special services. | |
| 400.805 | Transitional living facilities. | |
| 400.902 | Definitions. | |
| 400.903 | PPEC centers to be licensed; exemptions. | |
| 400.905 | License required; fee; exemption; display. | |
| 400.906 | Initial application for license. | |
| 400.907 | Denial, suspension, revocation of licensure; administrative fines; grounds. | |
| 400.908 | Administrative fines; disposition of fees and fines. | |
| 400.910 | Expiration of license; renewal; conditional license as permit. | |
| 400.911 | Injunction proceedings authorized. | |
| 400.912 | Closing of a PPEC center. | |
| 400.913 | Right of entry and inspection. | |
| 400.914 | Rules establishing standards. | |
| 400.915 | Construction and renovation; requirements. | |
| 400.916 | Prohibited acts; penalty for violation. | |
| 400.917 | Disposition of moneys from fines and fees. | |
| 400.925 | Definitions. | |
| 400.93 | Licensure required; exemptions; unlawful acts; penalties. | |
| 400.931 | Application for license; fee; provisional license; temporary permit. | |
| 400.932 | Administrative penalties; injunctions; emergency orders; moratoriums. | |
| 400.933 | Licensure inspections and investigations. | |
| 400.935 | Rules establishing minimum standards. | |
| 400.95 | Notice of toll-free telephone number for central abuse hotline. | |
| 400.953 | Background screening of home medical equipment provider personnel. | |
| 400.955 | Procedures for screening of home medical equipment provider personnel. | |
| 400.956 | Injunction proceedings. | |
| 400.960 | Definitions. | |
| 400.962 | License required; license application. | |
| 400.963 | Injunctive proceedings. | |
| 400.965 | Action by agency against licensee; grounds. | |
| 400.967 | Rules and classification of deficiencies. | |
| 400.968 | Right of entry; protection of health, safety, and welfare. | |
| 400.9685 | Administration of medication. | |
| 400.969 | Violation of part; penalties. | |
| 400.980 | Health care services pools. | |
| 400.991 | License requirements; background screenings; prohibitions. | |
| 400.9915 | Clinic inspections; emergency suspension; costs. | |
| 400.992 | License renewal; transfer of ownership; provisional license. | |
| 400.9925 | Rulemaking authority; license fees. | |
| 400.993 | Unlicensed clinics; penalties; fines; verification of licensure status. | |
| 400.9935 | Clinic responsibilities. | |
| 400.994 | Injunctions. | |
| 400.9945 | Agency actions. | |
| 400.995 | Agency administrative penalties. | |
| 408.031 | Short title. | |
| 408.032 | Definitions relating to Health Facility and Services Development Act. | |
| 408.033 | Local and state health planning. | |
| 408.034 | Duties and responsibilities of agency; rules. | |
| 408.035 | Review criteria. | |
| 408.036 | Projects subject to review; exemptions. | |
| 408.0361 | Cardiology services and burn unit licensure. | |
| 408.037 | Application content. | |
| 408.038 | Fees. | |
| 408.039 | Review process. | |
| 408.040 | Conditions and monitoring. | |
| 408.041 | Certificate of need required; penalties. | |
| 408.042 | Limitation on transfer. | |
| 408.043 | Special provisions. | |
| 408.044 | Injunction. | |
| 408.045 | Certificate of need; competitive sealed proposals. | |
| 408.0455 | Rules; pending proceedings. | |
| 408.05 | State Center for Health Statistics. | |
| 408.061 | Data collection; uniform systems of financial reporting; information relating to physician charges; confidential information; immunity. | |
| 408.062 | Research, analyses, studies, and reports. | |
| 408.063 | Dissemination of health care information. | |
| 408.07 | Definitions. | |
| 408.08 | Inspections and audits; violations; penalties; fines; enforcement. | |
| 408.09 | Assistance on cost containment strategies. | |
| 408.10 | Consumer complaints. | |
| 408.15 | Powers of the agency. | |
| 408.16 | Health Care Trust Fund; moneys to be deposited therein. | |
| 408.18 | Health Care Community Antitrust Guidance Act; antitrust no-action letter; market-information collection and education. | |
| 408.185 | Information submitted for review of antitrust issues; confidentiality. | |
| 408.20 | Assessments; Health Care Trust Fund. | |
| 408.301 | Legislative findings. | |
| 408.302 | Interagency agreement. | |
| 408.40 | Public Counsel. | |
| 408.50 | Prospective payment arrangements. | |
| 408.70 | Health care; managed competition; legislative findings and intent. | |
| 408.7056 | Subscriber Assistance Program. | |
| 408.7057 | Statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program. | |
| 408.7071 | Standardized claim form. | |
| 408.801 | ||
| 408.802 | ||
| 408.803 | ||
| 408.804 | ||
| 408.805 | ||
| 408.806 | ||
| 408.807 | ||
| 408.808 | ||
| 408.809 | ||
| 408.810 | ||
| 408.811 | ||
| 408.812 | ||
| 408.813 | ||
| 408.814 | ||
| 408.815 | ||
| 408.816 | ||
| 408.817 | ||
| 408.818 | ||
| 408.819 | ||
| 408.831 | Denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, registration, certificate, or application. | |
| 408.90 | Legislative findings and intent. | |
| 408.901 | Definitions; ss. 408.901-408.908. | |
| 408.902 | MedAccess program; creation; program title. | |
| 408.903 | Eligibility. | |
| 408.904 | Benefits. | |
| 408.905 | Limitations and exclusions. | |
| 408.906 | Payment of claims. | |
| 408.907 | Collection of premiums. | |
| 408.908 | Administration. | |
| 408.909 | Health flex plans. | |
| 408.911 | Short title. | |
| 408.913 | Comprehensive Health and Human Services Eligibility Access System. | |
| 408.914 | Phased implementation plan. | |
| 408.915 | Eligibility pilot project. | |
| 408.916 | Steering committee. | |
| 408.917 | Evaluation of the pilot project. | |
| 408.918 | Florida 211 Network; uniform certification requirements. | |
| 440.102 | Drug-free workplace program requirements. | |
| 483.035 | Clinical laboratories operated by practitioners for exclusive use; licensure and regulation. | |
| 483.051 | Powers and duties of the agency. | |
| 483.061 | Inspection of clinical laboratories. | |
| 483.091 | Clinical laboratory license. | |
| 483.101 | Application for clinical laboratory license. | |
| 483.111 | Limitations on licensure. | |
| 483.131 | Display of licenses. | |
| 483.172 | License fees. | |
| 483.201 | Grounds for disciplinary action against clinical laboratories. | |
| 483.221 | Administrative penalties. | |
| 483.23 | Offenses; criminal penalties. | |
| 483.25 | Injunction. | |
| 483.291 | Powers and duties of the agency; rules. | |
| 483.294 | Inspection of centers. | |
| 483.30 | Licensing of centers. | |
| 483.302 | Application for license. | |
| 483.311 | Display of license. | |
| 483.317 | Grounds for disciplinary action against centers. | |
| 483.32 | Administrative penalties. | |
| 483.322 | Offenses. | |
| 483.328 | Injunction. | |
| 765.541 | Certification of organizations engaged in the practice of cadaveric organ and tissue procurement. | |
| 765.542 | Certification of organ procurement organizations, tissue banks, and eye banks. | |
| 765.544 | Fees; Florida Organ and Tissue Donor Education and Procurement Trust Fund. |
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