Fla. Stat. 429.42
Pharmacy and dietary services

(1)

Any assisted living facility in which the agency has documented a class I or class II deficiency or uncorrected class III deficiencies regarding medicinal drugs or over-the-counter preparations, including their storage, use, delivery, or administration, or dietary services, or both, during a biennial survey or a monitoring visit or an investigation in response to a complaint, shall, in addition to or as an alternative to any penalties imposed under s. 429.19, be required to employ the consultant services of a licensed pharmacist, a licensed registered nurse, or a registered or licensed dietitian, as applicable. The consultant shall, at a minimum, provide onsite quarterly consultation until the inspection team from the agency determines that such consultation services are no longer required.

(2)

A corrective action plan for deficiencies related to assistance with the self-administration of medication or the administration of medication must be developed and implemented by the facility within 48 hours after notification of such deficiency, or sooner if the deficiency is determined by the agency to be life-threatening.

(3)

The agency shall employ at least two pharmacists licensed pursuant to chapter 465 among its personnel who biennially inspect assisted living facilities licensed under this part, to participate in biennial inspections or consult with the agency regarding deficiencies relating to medicinal drugs or over-the-counter preparations.

(4)

The agency may by rule establish procedures and specify documentation as necessary to implement this section.

Source: Section 429.42 — Pharmacy and dietary services, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0429.­42 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

429.01
Short title 429.02
Definitions 429.04
Facilities to be licensed 429.07
License required 429.08
Unlicensed facilities 429.11
Initial application for license 429.12
Sale or transfer of ownership of a facility 429.14
Administrative penalties 429.17
Expiration of license 429.18
Disposition of fees and administrative fines 429.19
Violations 429.20
Certain solicitation prohibited 429.22
Receivership proceedings 429.23
Internal risk management and quality assurance program 429.24
Contracts 429.26
Appropriateness of placements 429.27
Property and personal affairs of residents 429.28
Resident bill of rights 429.29
Civil actions to enforce rights 429.31
Closing of facility 429.34
Right of entry and inspection 429.35
Maintenance of records 429.41
Rules establishing standards 429.42
Pharmacy and dietary services 429.44
Construction and renovation 429.47
Prohibited acts 429.49
Resident records 429.52
Staff training and educational requirements 429.53
Consultation by the agency 429.54
Collection of information 429.55
Consumer information website 429.075
Limited mental health license 429.174
Background screening 429.176
Notice of change of administrator 429.177
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders 429.178
Special care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders 429.195
Rebates prohibited 429.255
Use of personnel 429.256
Assistance with self-administration of medication and with other tasks 429.275
Business practice 429.293
Presuit notice 429.294
Availability of facility records for investigation of resident’s rights violations and defenses 429.295
Certain provisions not applicable to actions under this part 429.296
Statute of limitations 429.297
Punitive damages 429.298
Punitive damages 429.435
Uniform firesafety standards 429.445
Compliance with local zoning requirements

Current through Fall 2025

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