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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title XXIX
Public Health
Chapter 400
Nursing Homes And Related Health Care Facilities
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Section 400.461, Florida Statutes 2001

400.461  Short title; purpose.--

(1)  This part, consisting of ss. 400.461-400.518, may be cited as the "Home Health Services Act."

(2)  The purpose of this part is to provide for the licensure of every home health agency and to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of basic standards that will ensure the safe and adequate care of persons receiving health services in their own homes.

History.--ss. 36, 37, ch. 75-233; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 61, 79, 83, ch. 83-181; s. 1, ch. 88-219; s. 1, ch. 90-319; ss. 1, 23, ch. 93-214; s. 47, ch. 98-171.