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Nurse Registry (FL): Commonly Cited Deficiencies
The deficiency areas AHCA commonly cites at Florida nurse registries, with the tag, the rule, and the evidence to have on file.
When AHCA surveys a Florida nurse registry, the same problem areas come up again and again. The table below lists ten of them. For each one it shows the AHCA tag, the main law or rule behind it, what the surveyor is looking for, and the records your registry should have ready.
| Deficiency area | AHCA tag | Primary authority | What AHCA is looking for | Evidence the registry should have |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Screening/ Clearinghouse | ZZ814/ |
435; 408.809; 400.506 | Required Level 2 screening and applicable Clearinghouse requirements are satisfied | Screening results; rescreening/ |
| Communicable Disease | G0151 | 59A-18.005(6); 400.506(6)(a) | Independent contractor has current documentation showing freedom from communicable disease | Health statement dated within six months; must be within six months of date of first referral |
| CNA/ |
G0275 | 400.506(6)(b) | Patient is under physician's care; attending physician information obtained; physician notified within 48 hours after contract | Physician name/ |
| Contractor Registration Folders | G0152 | 59A-18.005(7)-(8); 400.506(8)-(10) | Required information is maintained in each independent-contractor registration folder | Application; education/ |
| CNA/ |
G0272 | 59A-18.0081; 400.506 | CNA/ |
Current CPR card/ |
| Emergency Management Plan | G0291 | 400.506(12); 59A-18.018 | Registry maintains a comprehensive emergency management plan meeting applicable requirements | Current CEMP; supporting documentation; annual submission; proof of submission and approval |
| Emergency Management Plan Updates | G0292 | 400.506(12); 59A-18.018 | Annual review/ |
Current CEMP; annual review documentation; current emergency contacts; evidence of required reporting |
| Administrator | G0160 | 400.506(18) | Administrator meets requirements and required alternate-administrator arrangements are in place | Administrator qualifications; written alternate designation |
| Nurse Registry Operational | G0105 | 400.462; 400.506; 59A-18 | Registry's actual operations comply with nurse-registry statutory/ |
Required policies plus operational records demonstrating what registry actually does |
| Information Provided to Contractors | G0150 | 59A-18.005; 400.506 | Required information/ |
Contractor information packet; acknowledgment/ |
Tags that start with G come from AHCA's nurse registry survey set. ZZ814 comes from AHCA's core licensure set. In the authority column, numbers such as 400.506 are sections of the Florida Statutes, 435 is Chapter 435, F.S. (background screening), and 59A-18 is the nurse registry chapter of the Florida Administrative Code. CEMP means comprehensive emergency management plan.
For the full list of what belongs in a contractor's registration folder (G0152), see What Belongs in an Independent Contractor Registration Folder?
Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. While Alliance Consulting Services of Florida, Inc. makes every effort to ensure accuracy, regulatory requirements, statutes, and guidance are subject to change at any time without notice. This document does not constitute legal advice. Alliance Consulting Services of Florida, Inc. assumes no liability for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from reliance on this material.
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