The court did not provide a detailed explanation for its ruling. However, it said its written opinion on the matter will be available “at a later date.”
Florida AHCA is working to make the emergency rule permanent
In a statement, Scott said the court’s ruling “reaffirms our position that the top priority of nursing homes and assisted living facilities should be protecting the lives of their patients.”
Additionally, the governor said the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is working to make the emergency rule permanent. The agency is doing it through a public rule making process.
Furthermore, Scott said, “We will work with the Legislature to further protect patients. I’ve also called on the Constitution Revision Commission to look at measures to protect vulnerable individuals. I look forward to AHCA continuing to aggressively enforce these rules as we explore every possible way to protect Floridians.”
Moreover, the governor said, “Let’s remember that the tragedy at Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills is under criminal investigation”
