(1) Class “I” violations are defined in s. 408.813. The agency shall issue a citation regardless of correction and impose an administrative fine of $5,000 for an isolated violation, $7,500 for a patterned violation, or $10,000 for a widespread violation. Violations may be identified, and a fine must be levied, notwithstanding the correction of the deficiency giving rise to the violation.
(2) Class “II” violations are defined in s. 408.813. The agency shall impose an administrative fine of $1,000 for an isolated violation, $2,500 for a patterned violation, or $5,000 for a widespread violation. A fine must be levied notwithstanding the correction of the deficiency giving rise to the violation.
(3) Class “III” violations are defined in s. 408.813. The agency shall impose an administrative fine of $500 for an isolated violation, $750 for a patterned violation, or $1,000 for a widespread violation. If a deficiency giving rise to a class III violation is corrected within the time specified by the agency, the fine may not be imposed.
(4) Class “IV” violations are defined in s. 408.813. The agency shall impose for a cited class IV violation an administrative fine of at least $100 but not exceeding $200 for each violation. If a deficiency giving rise to a class IV violation is corrected within the time specified by the agency, the fine may not be imposed.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2015-25.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 400 - Nursing Homes and Related Health Care Facilities
Part XI - Transitional Living Facilities (Ss. 400.997-400.9985)
400.9972 - License required; fee; application.
400.9973 - Client admission, transfer, and discharge.
400.9974 - Client comprehensive treatment plans; client services.
400.9975 - Licensee responsibilities.
400.9976 - Administration of medication.
400.9977 - Assistance with medication.
400.9978 - Protection of clients from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation.
400.9979 - Restraint and seclusion; client safety.
400.998 - Personnel background screening; administration and management procedures.
400.9981 - Property and personal affairs of clients.
400.9982 - Rules establishing standards.
400.9983 - Violations; penalties.