Government Analyst Scope, Investigative Authority, and Listing of Agencies FDOH Cooperates With
| Tracking # |
P109244-120122 P109244-120123 |
| Submitted | Nov. 30, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Bailey Pillon
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, s. 286.011, F.S., I hereby request the following records:
I request the following records, within the time frame of 2017 to 2023. to the date on which this request is processed, and with respect to the following criteria and within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Health (FDOH):
1. Records that detail the consequences, ramifications, or disciplinary actions that can be taken against a healthcare facility in summation, within the context of the scope and authority of the FDOH.
2. Records that detail the precise scope of the FDOH itself as it relates to its investigative authority, power, and methods employed when investigating healthcare facilities.
3. Records, manuals, and/or guidelines that detail how the FDOH handles complaints of healthcare facilities. Additionally, I request if FDOH makes use of or employs artificial intelligence (AI) or large language models (LLMs) in the handling of either complaints or investigations into healthcare facilities.
4. Records that detail the precise scope and investigatory authority, power, methods employed (in the context of an investigation) as well as the precise extent of a Government Analyst' ability to investigate within the context of the FDOH. Additionally, I request records that detail who or whom (to clarify further, the title of such persons) has the authority or power to meaningfully conduct an investigation beyond a Government Analyst, if any such persons exist.
5. Records that detail the complete listing of agencies with which the FDOH [regularly] cooperates with as it relates to investigations into healthcare facilities.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
I would also appreciate an approximate time frame for this request to be processed. Depending on the time frame for the request to be fulfilled and any fees that may be incurred, I may revise the criteria.
If you deny any part of this request, please cite each specific exemption you think justifies your refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available under the law.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Bailey Pillon
From: Bailey Pillon
To Whom It May Concern:
I request to add just one more criterion with the time frame specified:
6. All records related to the Joint Commission within the possession of ACHA, unless the result of such records is >300. If so, please inform me of such and I will narrow the criteria as it relates to (6).
Thank you,
Bailey Pillon
From: Bailey Pillon
Typo, I meant within the possession of FDOH.
Bailey Pillon
From: Department of Health
Dear Bailey Pillon Bailey Pillon:
This email is to confirm receipt of your public records request. If this request requires extensive use of resources, this office will contact you again once an estimate of the costs associated with producing the records you seek is prepared. The tracking number associated with your request is in the subject line of this email. If you have any questions, please let me know. Your request was received in this office on 12/1/2023 and given the reference number P109244-120123 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, s. 286.011, F.S., I hereby request the following records:
I request the following records, within the time frame of 2017 to 2023. to the date on which this request is processed, and with respect to the following criteria and within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Health (FDOH):
1. Records that detail the consequences, ramifications, or disciplinary actions that can be taken against a healthcare facility in summation, within the context of the scope and authority of the FDOH.
2. Records that detail the precise scope of the FDOH itself as it relates to its investigative authority, power, and methods employed when investigating healthcare facilities.
3. Records, manuals, and/or guidelines that detail how the FDOH handles complaints of healthcare facilities. Additionally, I request if FDOH makes use of or employs artificial intelligence (AI) or large language models (LLMs) in the handling of either complaints or investigations into healthcare facilities.
4. Records that detail the precise scope and investigatory authority, power, methods employed (in the context of an investigation) as well as the precise extent of a Government Analyst' ability to investigate within the context of the FDOH. Additionally, I request records that detail who or whom (to clarify further, the title of such persons) has the authority or power to meaningfully conduct an investigation beyond a Government Analyst, if any such persons exist.
5. Records that detail the complete listing of agencies with which the FDOH [regularly] cooperates with as it relates to investigations into healthcare facilities.
6. All records related to the Joint Commission within the possession of FDOH, unless the result of such records is >300. If so, please inform me of such and I will narrow the criteria as it relates to (6).
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
I would also appreciate an approximate time frame for this request to be processed. Depending on the time frame for the request to be fulfilled and any fees that may be incurred, I may revise the criteria.
If you deny any part of this request, please cite each specific exemption you think justifies your refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available under the law.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Bailey Pillon
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Florida Department of Health
From: Department of Health
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Dear Requester, The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses and regulates health facilities in Florida. Please contact AHCA for assistance with your request. The office contact information provided below. Agency for Health Care Administration Public Records Office 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3 Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403 Phone: (850) 412-3688 Fax: (850) 921-0158 Email: PublicRecordsReq@ahca.myflorida.com Best Regards, Shannon West
OPS Records Specialist
Florida Department of Health
Office of the General Counsel
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-02
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Telephone: 850-617-1403
Fax: 850-245-4790 Email: shannon.west@flhealth.gov
From: Bailey Pillon
To Whom It May Concern:
I appreciate the reply! Please correct me if I'm wrong but as I understand it:
1. I believe this does indeed fall under ACHA after speaking with them.
2. I believe this still applies to the FLDOH unless the role of a Government Analyst is actually under ACHA and not the FLDOH (please correct me if I'm wrong here)
3. This still applies to the FLDOH as it as an agency has a complaints unit and thus it pertains to the policies and surrounding the handling of complaints as well as if the FLDOH makes use of artificial intelligence or artificial generative intelligence (AGI) (otherwise known as Large Language Models [LLMs]) in its handling of complaints or other operations. Some state and federal agencies do indeed make use of artificial intelligence in some capacity.
4. I realize this sounds similar to 2 but the criterion as far as 2 is separate from Government Analysts if there are any other such persons employed by the FLDOH (ie, in a more general sense) within an investigative role and thus has authority and jurisdiction as it relates to state governmental operations and the department of health.
5. This certainly still applies and it extends to ACHA and probably other agencies in regards to appraising (assessing), surveying, investigating (ie, complaints of healthcare facilities), and evaluating the operations of healthcare facilities. Again, I realize ACHA most certainly falls under this criterion (5.), but I request records regarding other agencies as well as the FLDOH itself cooperates in investigating healthcare facilities.
I specify the time frame to be from 2017 to present day, to be on the day this request is processed. I truly appreciate your help in this request and thank you in advance for clarification. I hope that I have helped clarify my request here.
Thank you,
Bailey Pillon
From: Bailey Pillon
To Whom It May Concern:
You may disregard criterion 6. In addition, I amend my criteria as far as 1-5 to include individual licensees in addition to licensees for healthcare facilities. My apologies for the correction here. I appreciate your cooperation in regards to this request.
Thank you,
Bailey Pillon
From: Department of Health
Good morning,
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses and regulates health facilities in Florida. Please contact AHCA for assistance with your request. The office contact information provided below.
Agency for Health Care Administration
Public Records Office
2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop #3
Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403
Phone: (850) 412-3688
Fax: (850) 921-0158
Email: PublicRecordsReq@ahca.myflorida.com<mailto:PublicRecordsReq@ahca.myflorida.com>
Regards,
Public Records Section
Florida Department of Health
Office of the General Counsel
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-02
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Telephone: 850-245-4005
Fax: 850-245-4790
Email: publicrecordsrequest@flhealth.gov<mailto:publicrecordsrequest@flhealth.gov>
Mission: To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.
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From: Bailey Pillon
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Bailey Pillon
From: Department of Health
Good morning,
The public records request for P109244-120122 is now closed. Please re-submit a second request and we will be more than happy to investigate this matter for you.
Regards,
Public Records Section
Florida Department of Health
Office of the General Counsel
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-02
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Telephone: 850-245-4005
Fax: 850-245-4790
Email: publicrecordsrequest@flhealth.gov<mailto:publicrecordsrequest@flhealth.gov>
Mission: To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure.
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
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