ECC - Health Assessment

How AHCA classifies it

Florida classifies each deficiency under section 429.19, Florida Statutes: Class I (imminent danger), Class II (direct threat), Class III (indirect or potential threat) and Class IV (minor, paperwork-level). Class III is by far the most common.

Where it is cited

What the requirement says

AHCA’s requirement text as it appears on the inspection report, verbatim.

59A-36.021 (5) HEALTH ASSESSMENT. Before receiving extended congregate care services, all persons. including residents transferring within the same facility to that portion of the facility licensed to provide extended congregate care services, must be examined by a health care practitioner pursuant to rule 59A-36.006, F.A.C. A health assessment conducted no more than 60 days before receiving extended congregate care services meets this requirement. Once receiving services, a new health assessment must be obtained at least annually. 429.07 (3)(b), FS 6. Before the admission of an individual to a facility licensed to provide extended congregate care services, the individual must undergo a medical examination as provided in s. 429.26(5) and the facility must develop a preliminary service plan for the individual. 7. If a facility can no longer provide or arrange for services in accordance with the resident's service plan and needs and the facility's policy, the facility must make arrangements for relocating the person in accordance with s. 429.28(1)(k).