52.05 History
History: 2009 a. 28.
52.10
52.10
Powers of authority. The authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter and
s. 46.2898. In addition to all other powers granted the authority under this chapter, the authority may:
52.10(1)
(1) Adopt policies and procedures to govern its proceedings and to carry out its duties as specified in this chapter.
52.10(2)
(2) Employ, appoint, engage, compensate, transfer, or discharge necessary personnel.
52.10(3)
(3) Make or enter into contracts, including contracts for the provision of legal or accounting services.
52.10(4)
(4) Award grants for the purposes set forth in this chapter.
52.10(5)
(5) Buy, lease, or sell real or personal property.
52.10(7)
(7) Accept gifts, grants, or assistance funds and use them for the purposes of this chapter.
52.10(8)
(8) Collect fees for its services.
52.10 History
History: 2009 a. 28.
52.20
52.20
Duties of authority. The authority shall:
52.20(1)
(1) Establish and maintain a registry of eligible home care providers who choose to be on the registry for purposes of employment by consumers and provide referral services for consumers in need of home care services.
52.20(2)
(2) Determine the eligibility of individuals for placement on the registry. For purposes of determining eligibility, the authority shall apply the criteria described in
s. 46.2898 (1) (f), including any qualifying criteria established by the department under
s. 46.2898 (7). The authority shall also develop an appeal process for denial of placement on or removal of a provider from the registry consistent with the terms of the medical assistance waiver programs, the Family Care Program, an amendment to the state medical assistance plan under
42 USC 1396n (j), or the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, as determined by the department.
52.20(3)
(3) Comply with any conditions necessary for consumers receiving home care services to receive federal medical assistance funding through a medical assistance waiver program, the Family Care Program, an amendment to the state medical assistance plan under
42 USC 1396n (j), or the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
52.20(4)
(4) Develop and operate recruitment and retention programs to expand the pool of home care providers qualified and available to provide home care services to consumers.
52.20(5)
(5) Maintain a list of home care providers included in a collective bargaining unit under
s. 111.825 (2g) and provide the list of home care providers to the department at the department's request.
52.20(6)
(6) Notify home care providers providing home care services of any procedures for remaining a qualified provider under
s. 46.2898 (1) (f) set forth by the department or the authority.
52.20(7)
(7) Provide orientation activities and skills training for home care providers.
52.20(8)
(8) Provide training and support for consumers hiring a home care provider regarding the duties and responsibilities of employers and skills needed to be effective employers.
52.20(9)
(9) Inform consumers of the experience and qualifications of home care providers on the registry and home care providers identified by consumers of home care services for employment.
52.20(10)
(10) Develop and operate a system of backup and respite referrals to home care providers and a 24-hour per day call service for consumers of home care services.
52.20(11)
(11) Report annually to the governor on the number of home care providers on the registry and the number of home care providers providing services under the authority.
52.20(12)
(12) Conduct activities to improve the supply and quality of home care providers.
52.20 History
History: 2009 a. 28.
52.30
52.30
Liability limited. 52.30(1)(1) The state, any political subdivision of the state, or any officer, employee, or agent of the state or a political subdivision who is acting within the scope of employment or agency is not liable for any debt, obligation, act, or omission of the authority.
52.30(2)
(2) All expenses incurred by the authority in exercising its duties and powers under this chapter shall be payable only from funds of the authority.
52.30 History
History: 2009 a. 28.
52.40
52.40
Health data. Any health data or identifying information collected by the authority is collected for the purpose of government regulatory and management functions.
52.40 History
History: 2009 a. 28.
