1997 Florida Code
TITLE XXXII REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 455 Regulation Of Professions And Occupations: General Provisions  
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (ss. 455.501-455.717)
455.661   Designated health care services; licensure required.

455.661  Designated health care services; licensure required.--

(1)  An entity, as defined in s. 455.654, which furnishes designated health care services may not operate in this state unless licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration pursuant to subsection (2).

(2)  The agency shall adopt rules for licensing requirements for designated health care services including, but not limited to, rules providing for:

(a)  A licensure fee of not less than $400 and not more than $1,500 to be assessed annually;

(b)  Parameters of quality with respect to the provision of ancillary services by respective entities;

(c)  Periodic inspection of the facilities of an entity for the purpose of evaluating the premises, operation, supervision, and procedures of the entity to ensure compliance with quality parameters as established in department rules; and

(d)  The submission by an entity of information on its ownership, including identification of the owners who are health care providers, as defined in s. 455.654, and each investor's percentage of ownership.

History.--s. 10, ch. 92-178; s. 80, ch. 97-261.

Note.--Former s. 455.239.