(1) The agency may deny, revoke, and suspend a license under this part, impose an action under s. 408.814, and impose an administrative fine against the owner of an adult day care center or its operator or employee in the manner provided in chapter 120 for the violation of any provision of this part, part II of chapter 408, or applicable rules.
(2) Each of the following actions by the owner of an adult day care center or by its operator or employee is a ground for action by the agency against the owner of the center or its operator or employee:

(a) An intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health or safety of center participants.

Terms Used In Florida Statutes 429.911

  • Agency: means the Agency for Health Care Administration. See Florida Statutes 429.901
  • center: means any building, buildings, or part of a building, whether operated for profit or not, in which is provided through its ownership or management, for a part of a day, basic services to three or more persons who are 18 years of age or older, who are not related to the owner or operator by blood or marriage, and who require such services. See Florida Statutes 429.901
  • Operator: means the licensee or person having general administrative charge of an adult day care center. See Florida Statutes 429.901
  • Owner: means the licensee of an adult day care center. See Florida Statutes 429.901
(b) A violation of this part or of any standard or rule under this part or part II of chapter 408.
(c)  Failure to comply with the background screening standards of this part, s. 408.809(1), or chapter 435.
(d) Failure to follow the criteria and procedures provided under part I of chapter 394 relating to the transportation, voluntary admission, and involuntary examination of center participants.
(e) Multiple or repeated violations of this part or of any standard or rule adopted under this part or part II of chapter 408.
(3) The agency is responsible for all investigations and inspections conducted pursuant to this part and s. 408.811.