18 Florida Nursing Homes Haven’t Complied Gov. Scott’s Emergency Rule

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Eighteen nursing homes in Florida haven’t yet complied with the requirements of the  emergency rule issued by Gov. Rick Scott’s administration.

In September, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) issued Emergency Rule 59AER17-1 after the nursing home deaths in Broward County.

Fourteen elderly died at the Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The elderly residents died after suffering in the sweltering heat because the nursing home didn’t have generators.

Under the emergency rule, nursing homes and assisted living facilities (ALFs) are required to have sufficient resources including a generator.  They need to submit a detailed emergency plan to the AHCA by October 31.

Nursing homes could face a penalty of $1,000 per day

According to AHCA, the 18 nursing homes need to comply with the emergency rule on the set deadline or apply for a waiver. Incompliance will result to a fine of $1,000 per day or license revocation starting November 15.

In a statement, AHCA Secretary Justin Senior said it is important that nursing homes respond to the emergency rule. He emphasized that it is for the “safety of patients and residents in nursing homes.”