Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-38.001 - Definitions
In addition to definitions contained in chapter 400, part IV, F.S., the following terms shall apply:
(1) Advertising: The delivery, distribution,
publication or display of an item, document, or medium initiated by the hospice
that is intended to offer, describe, or advertise hospice or hospice-like
services to the general public. A type of listing, which is formatted to only
include a licensed hospice provider's name, address, and telephone number in
the telephone directory, shall not be considered advertising.
(2) Agency: Agency for Health Care
Administration.
(3) AHCA: Agency for
Health Care Administration.
(4)
Autonomous: A separate and distinct operational entity, which functions under
its own administration and bylaws, either within or independently of a parent
organization.
(5) Department:
Department of Elder Affairs.
(6)
Employ: To engage the services of an individual, on either a salary or
volunteer basis.
(7) Home: The
patient's current primary place of residence, including a private residence,
assisted living facility, nursing home, hospice residential unit, or other
place of permanent or temporary residence.
(8) Home Health Aide: An individual who
provides personal health care services for a patient in the patient's home or
place of residence under the supervision of a registered nurse.
(9) Licensed Practical Nurse: An individual
licensed pursuant to chapter 464, F.S., to practice practical
nursing.
(10) Patient Care Staff:
Persons involved in direct care of the patient, including registered nurses,
practical nurses and home health aides, social workers and other mental health
professionals, and clergy or pastoral counselors.
(11) Patient's Family: The person or those
persons designated by the patient as having primary responsibility for care, or
persons who are closely linked with the patient and are involved in the health
and supportive care of the patient.
(12) Patient and Family Unit: The patient and
the patient's family.
(13)
Registered Nurse: An individual who is licensed pursuant to chapter 464, F.S.,
to practice professional nursing.
(14) Satellite Office: An office or other
physical location serving as a contact point for patients, which is remote from
the provider's principal office, but is not separately licensed, and shares
administration with the principal office.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 400.605 FS. Law Implemented 400.602, 400.605 FS.
New 5-6-82, Formerly 10A-12.02, 10A-12.002, Amended 4-27-94, Formerly 59A-2.002, Amended 6-5-97, 8-11-08, Formerly 58A-2.002, 7-1-19.
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