Florida law requires all HMOs in the state to report serious
or adverse incidents to the HMO and the Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA) within 15 days of the occurrence. These incidents are also to be
analyzed internally to minimize the risk of injury and adverse incidents to
members, and continuously improve the quality and safety of care. Health
Options requires the provider’s assistance in obtaining the information to be
reported. The report must include the following information:
Patient’s name, date of birth, sex, physical finding or
diagnoses, and if hospitalized, locating information, admission time and date,
and the facility’s name.
