Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215 - Plan of Care

What this rule requires your agency to do

• 1The agency's home health staff must follow the treatment orders from the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, and any modifications must be approved by that practitioner. (Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215(2))(Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215 - Plan of Care)
• 2The agency must ensure any verbal changes to the plan of care are put in writing and signed and dated by the clinical staff member who communicated with the practitioner's office. (Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215(2))(Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215 - Plan of Care)
• 3The agency must notify the patient, caregiver, or guardian that they have the right to be informed of the plan of care, may participate in its development, and can request a copy of the plan. (Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215(3))(Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215 - Plan of Care)
• 4The agency must establish a plan of care in consultation with the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse that includes individualized specific goals for each skilled discipline along with implementation details on staffing levels and visit frequency. (Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215(1))(Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-8.0215 - Plan of Care)