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SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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68.017
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State Project Title:
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Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Long-Term Care Funds Punitive Damage Authorized Projects
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Agency:
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Agency for Health Care Administration
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Program:
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Health Quality Assurance
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Budget Entity:
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68700700
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Specific Appropriation:
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SA 230, SFY25/26
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Appropriation Category:
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100777
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Related CFDA Code:
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Authorization:
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Sections 20.425(6), 400.0238, and 400.0239, Florida Statutes/LI 228 Ch. 2021-36, Laws of Florida
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Objectives:
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To support activities and programs directly related to improvement of the care of nursing home and assisted living facility residents.
(Note: The terms "Grantee" and "Recipient" are use interchangeably and refer to the entity awarded a grant under this project title.)
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
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Applicant Type:
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Non-Profit, For-Profit
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Restrictions:
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Expenditures from the trust fund shall be allowable for direct support of the following:
(a) Development and operation of a mentoring program, in consultation with the Department of Health and the Department of Elder Affairs, for increasing the competence, professionalism, and career preparation of long-term care facility direct care staff, including nurses, nursing assistants, and social service and dietary personnel.
(b) Development and implementation of specialized training programs for long-term care facility personnel who provide direct care for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, residents at risk of developing pressure sores, and residents with special nutrition and hydration needs.
(c) Addressing areas of deficient practice identified through regulation or state monitoring.
(d) Provision of economic and other incentives to enhance the stability and career development of the
nursing home direct care workforce, including paid sabbaticals for exemplary direct care career staff to visit facilities throughout the state to train and motivate younger workers to commit to careers in long-term care.
(e) Promotion and support for the formation and active involvement of resident and family councils in the improvement of nursing home care.
(f) Evaluation of special residents' needs in long-term care facilities, including challenges in meeting special residents' needs, appropriateness of placement and setting, and cited deficiencies related to caring for special needs.
Allowable costs are limited to those directly associated with the objectives of the project, approved by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and supported by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Reference Guide for State Expenditures. The Reference Guide can be located at the below internet address:
https://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/AA/Manuals/documents/ReferenceGuideforStateExpenditures.pdf
The proposed budget must be reviewed by the AHCA Contract Manager and deemed necessary, reasonable and allowable.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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N/A
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Application Procedures:
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Proposals for projects to be considered for grant award may be submitted to the AHCA Contract Manager for review and approval. The AHCA Contract Manager may seek input by other agency representatives/other subject matter experts prior to determining the decision for a project to be funded.
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Award Procedures:
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Recipients with projects recommended for award will be contacted by the AHCA Contract Manager. Any additional information/documentation needed by the AHCA will be requested and reviewed prior to the drafting of a grant agreement.
The Grantee will not begin work on a project until authorized by a fully executed grant agreement specifying the begin date and end date for the grant. Work performed outside the authorized grant period will not be eligible for reimbursement.
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Deadlines:
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N/A-Limited funding available for this purpose and subject to the collection of punitive damages.
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Other: |
Funding associated with this project will be subject to the Florida Single Audit Act.
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Information Contact:
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Marsha Webb
Government Analyst II
Health Quality Assurance Field Operations
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 59
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Email: marsha.webb@ahca.myflorida.com
Phone: 850/228-7109
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Web Address:
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AHCA.MyFlorida.com
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