The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) will hold a rulemaking workshop on Thursday, May 4 at 2:00 PM ET to create a new rule within Ch. 59A-8 of the Florida Administrative Code. The rule will implement the provisions of HB 607 as it relates to Excellence in Home Health Program.

The Excellence in Home Health Program designates awards to well-performing home health agencies based on survey performance and other criteria. Specifically, Rule 59A-8.0248 establishes the award application form and processing timeframe; standards related to patient and client care satisfaction; employee training and retention; enforcement history; and Medicaid requirements.

• Meeting Agenda
• Draft Rule Text (.doc)
• Draft Application Form

The workshop will be conducted in person at AHCA (2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, Building 3, Conference Room B) as well as via conference call. For telephone participation, call (888) 585-9008 and enter the entry code 998-518-088#. Registration is not required.

To view a list of open rules, click here to visit the rulemaking webpage. For more information or to submit written comments to AHCA, please contact John Rainey at (850) 412-4374 or John.Rainey@ahca.myflorida.com.