Home Health Agencies
An agency that provides skilled services (by nurses, therapists, social workers) and/or unskilled services (by home health aides, certified nursing assistants, homemaker, companions) to patients in their homes. A home health agency may also provide staffing to health care facilities on a temporary basis.
Notices/Updates
No current notices
Excellence in Home Health
To be considered for an Excellence in Home Health Award, a home health agency licensee eligible under section 400.52(3), F.S. and 59A-8.0248, F.A.C., must apply using the
Excellence in Home Health Award Application, AHCA Form 3110-9002, January 2023
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Initial applicants for the Excellence in Home Health award may apply during the following review periods:
Review Period 1:
• Initial Applications must be submitted to AHCA by March 15.
• Application reviews will be concluded by May 15.
• Award decisions will be issued no later than June 15.
Review Period 2:
• Initial applications must submitted to AHCA by September 15.
• Application reviews will be concluded by November 15.
• Award decisions will be issued no later than December 15.
Resources
Accrediting Organizations for Skilled Home Health Agencies
Licensure Application and Related Forms
DOH Instructions for Submitting CEMPs
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Instructions for submitting Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans (CEMPs) for home home health agencies.
