Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-8.008 - Scope of Services
(1) In cases of
patients requiring only nursing, or in cases requiring nursing and physical,
respiratory, occupational or speech therapy services, or nursing and dietetic
and nutrition services, the agency shall provide case management by a licensed
registered nurse directly employed by the agency.
(2) In cases of patients receiving only
physical, speech, respiratory or occupational therapy services, or in cases of
patients receiving only one or more of these therapy services and home health
aide services, case management shall be provided by the licensed therapist, who
is a direct employee of the agency or a contractor.
(3) In cases of patients receiving only
dietetic and nutrition services, case management shall be provided by the
licensed dietitian/nutritionist who is a direct employee of the agency or an
independent contractor.
(4) The
agency's application for licensure shall state explicitly what services will be
provided directly by agency employees or by contracted personnel, if services
are provided by contract. The home health agency shall provide at least one
service directly to patients.
(5) A
home health agency which directly contracts with a resident of an assisted
living facility or adult family care home to provide home health services shall
coordinate with the facility or home regarding the resident's condition and the
services being provided in accordance with the policy of the facility or home
and if agreed to by the resident or the resident's representative. The home
health agency shall retain responsibility for the care and services it provides
and it shall avoid duplication of services by not providing care the assisted
living facility is obligated, by resident contract, to provide to the
patient.
(6) If a home health agency
occupies space within a licensed assisted living facility, and this space is
not licensed as a home health agency, the home health agency must notify AHCA,
in writing, whether the space is a satellite office or a drop-off site, as
defined in Rule 59A-8.002,
F.A.C.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 400.487, 400.497, 400.509 FS. Law Implemented 400.497 FS.
New 4-19-76, Formerly 10D-68.08, Amended 4-30-86, 8-10-88, 5-30-90, Formerly 10D-68.008, Amended 10-27-94, 1-17-00, 7-18-01, 9-22-05.
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