The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has updated Florida Administrative Rule 59A-35.090 for background screening. This update is to align with 2024 legislation, which added additional disqualifying offenses to the background screening requirements. The new rule also updates the related forms. The new rule and forms can be located on the Florida AHCA website.
Failing to appropriately screen staff and leadership can result in penalties and adverse administrative action. AHCA licensed entities need to ensure that their Human Resources representatives are aware of these changes.
