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1997 Florida Statutes
Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; imposition of administrative fine; grounds; injunctions.
400.607 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; imposition of administrative fine; grounds; injunctions.--
(1) The agency may deny, revoke, or suspend a license or impose an administrative fine, which may not exceed $5,000 per violation, in the manner provided in chapter 120.
(2) Any of the following actions by a licensed hospice or any of its employees shall be grounds for action by the agency against a hospice:
(a) A violation of the provisions of this part or applicable rules.
(b) An intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health or safety of a patient.
(3) If, 3 months after the date of obtaining a license, or at any time thereafter, a hospice does not have in operation the home-care component of hospice care, the agency shall immediately revoke the license of such hospice.
(4) If, 12 months after the date of obtaining a license pursuant to s. 400.606, or at any time thereafter, a hospice does not have in operation the inpatient components of hospice care, the agency shall immediately revoke the license of such hospice.
(5) The agency may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to seek injunctive relief to enforce compliance with this part or any rule adopted pursuant to this part.
(6) The remedies set forth in this section are independent of and cumulative to other remedies provided by law.
History.--s. 7, ch. 79-186; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 71, 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 6, 14, ch. 93-179.