Document Citation: 58A-14.008, F.A.C.

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FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 58 DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
58A FEDERAL AGING PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 58A-14 ADULT FAMILY-CARE HOMES

Date:
08/31/2009

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58A-14.008 Staff Qualifications, Responsibilities and Training.

(1) MINIMUM STAFF REQUIREMENTS.

(a) The provider, all staff, each relief person, and all adult household members must submit a statement from a licensed health care provider that he or she is free from apparent signs and symptoms of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis. The statement must be based on an examination conducted within the six months prior to employment. Annually thereafter, the individual must submit documentation from a licensed health care provider that he or she is free from tuberculosis. An exception is that an individual with a positive tuberculosis test must submit a statement from a licensed health care provider that he or she does not constitute a risk of communicating tuberculosis.

(b) The provider, all staff, each relief person, and all adult household members must meet Level 1 background screening requirements established in Section 435.03, F.S., or have been exempted from disqualification as provided in Section 435.07, F.S. The provider must submit a completed AHCA Forms 3110-0002, or other evidence of compliance as provided in Section 429.67, F.S., and Rule 58A-14.003, F.A.C., for any staff, relief persons, or adult household members not screened at the time of initial license application pursuant to the screening schedule provided in Section 435.05, F.S.

(c) The provider, each relief person, and all staff must comply with the training requirements provided in subsection (4) of this rule.

(2) PROVIDER.

(a) An adult family-care home provider must:

1. Be at least 21 years of age.

2. Live in the home.

3. Be able to read, write and complete written materials involved in applying for an AFCH license and maintaining an AFCH.

4. Complete required training.

(b) An adult family-care home provider is responsible for:

1. The operation and maintenance of the AFCH in accordance with Part VII of Chapter 400, F.S., and this rule chapter.

2. Ensuring that residents are appropriate for placement and continued residency in the home as provided under Rule 58A-14.0061, F.A.C., and that care and services are provided for residents in accordance with Rule 58A-14.007, F.A.C.

(c) In the event of severe illness, incapacity, or death of the provider, the relief person or staff in charge shall notify each resident's representative or case manager, and the AHCA Area Office within 24 hours.

(3) RELIEF PERSONS.

(a) The adult family care home provider must designate one or more relief persons to assume responsibility for the care of residents if the provider is not available to perform that duty.

(b) The relief person must be:

1. At least 21 years of age; and

2. Knowledgeable about and able to provide for all care needs of the residents.

(c) The provider must notify the agency in writing within 30 days of a change in relief persons and ensure that the relief person is appropriately background screened and trained as described in this rule.

(4) TRAINING.

(a) All AFCH providers must attend a 12-hour basic adult family-care home training program which covers the minimum requirements of Section 429.75, F.S., prior to accepting any residents, or for providers who already have persons residing in the home that will be considered residents, prior to licensing.

(b) The AFCH provider shall annually obtain 3 hours of continuing education in topics related to the care and treatment of frail elders or disabled adults, or the management and administration of an adult family-care home.

(c) The AFCH provider, each relief person, and any person left in sole charge of residents, which may include staff, household members or volunteers, must hold a currently valid card documenting completion of courses in First Aid and CPR. A nurse shall be considered as having met the training requirement for First Aid.

(d) Prior to assuming responsibility for the care of residents or within 30 days of employment, the AFCH provider shall ensure that each relief person and all staff receive training in areas that are relevant to the person's job duties, including emergency and evacuation procedures, universal precautions, food safety, reporting abuse and neglect, and resident rights.

(e) Except as otherwise noted, certificates of any training required by this rule shall be documented in the facility's personnel files.