Florida Administrative Code

(1) The Department and its authorized representatives, when deemed necessary to protect the public's health, may conduct epidemiological investigations and follow-up to confirm the diagnosis, treatment and causes of any disease or condition to determine appropriate methods of out…

(1) Practitioners attending a woman for prenatal care shall cause the woman to be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis as follows: (a) At initial examination related to her current pregnancy; and again. (b) At 28 to 32 weeks gestation. (2) Exceptions to …

(1) An individualized treatment plan shall be prescribed by providers licensed under Chapter 458, 459 or 464, F.S., for each person in their care who has suspected or confirmed active Tuberculosis. (a) The treatment plan must be consistent with current standards of medical practi…

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011, 381.003(2), 392.66 FS. Law Implemented 381.0011, 381.003(1)(a) FS. History-New 11-20-06, Repealed 2-12-13.

(1) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 392.565, F.S., when the treating physician determines that a request for an Order for Involuntary Hold is warranted, the treating physician shall immediately telephone the Medical Executive Director of A.G. Holley State Hospital at (561)5…

(1) Immunizations required for school attendance shall be available free of charge from county health departments subject to the availability of state funding to cover the costs of vaccine and administration of the vaccine. If state funding is not available to cover the cost of v…

(1) Any practitioner, hospital or laboratory who is subject to the provisions of this rule who fails to report a disease or condition as required by this rule or otherwise fails to act in accordance with this rule is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, and, upon convict…

(1) All health care practitioners licensed under Chapter 458, 459 or 464, F.S., and all other enrolled COVID-19 vaccine providers, must report the following vaccination data elements in Florida SHOTS within 72 hours of administration to an individual of any dose of a COVID-19 vac…

(1) GENERAL PROTOCOLS AND DEFINITION. The following procedures shall be instituted to limit the spread of respiratory virus in public schools: (a) For the purpose of this rule, "respiratory viruses" are defined as viruses that cause the common cold, including Influenza viruses, c…

(1) To claim an exemption based on medical reasons, including pregnancy or anticipated pregnancy, an employee must present a completed DH8016-DCHP-11/2021 "Medical Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination," form incorporated by reference herein and available at https://www.flrules.org…

(1) For the purposes of this rule, the words and phrases below are defined as follows: (a) "Common area" refers to areas in a health care setting where patients are not treated, diagnosed, or examined. (b) "Employee" refers to any person under employment or contract of a health c…

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(2), (3), 381.003 FS. Law Implemented 381.001, 381.003(1) FS. History-New 1-23-07, Repealed 7-4-16.

For the purpose of this chapter, the words and phrases below are defined as follows: (1) "ADAP Approved Plans" - insurance plans that will, at minimum, include pharmaceutical benefits for HIV antiretroviral medications; have at least one drug from each class of core antiretrovira…

Only an individual seeking assistance, or their court-appointed representative, legal representative, or legal guardian seeking assistance on their behalf, may apply for services. An applicant for HIV/AIDS patient care programs is eligible to be linked to services based on a prel…

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(2), (3), 381.003 FS. Law Implemented 381.001, 381.003(1) FS. History-New 1-23-07, Repealed 7-4-16.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(2), (3), 381.003 FS. Law Implemented 381.001, 381.003(1) FS. History-New 1-23-07, Repealed 7-4-16.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(2), (3), 381.003 FS. Law Implemented 381.001, 381.003(1) FS. History-New 1-23-07, Repealed 7-4-16.

(1) To participate in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program an individual must be determined eligible as defined in Rule 64D-4.003, F.A.C. (2) To receive ADAP Premium Plus Insurance Program benefits, participants must be deemed eligible according to subsection (1), above, and: (a) Use…

(1) Any environmental testing laboratory certified or seeking certification pursuant to this rule shall comply with Sections 4.1.3, 4.6.1, 5.5.2.6, 6.2.2, and 6.8, National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) Standards adopted June 5, 2003, which are incorpo…

(1) Laboratories shall maintain analytical performance according to Volume 1 of the TNI Standards, referenced in rule 64E-1.0015, F.A.C., for those Fields of Accreditation (i.e., Matrix category group-test method-analyte combinations), for which they have been certified or are se…

(1) Application Fee - An applicant for certification must submit to the DOH a fee of $200.00 for the evaluation and processing of each application. The DOH shall assess an additional fee of $200 for each subsequent application for additional Fields of Accreditation, as defined in…

(1) An application for certification shall be made in writing to the Except for inspections conducted for the purposes of contract oversight of the DOH contract assessment providers, the DOH on Form DH 1762, December 2016, "Application for Certification of Environmental Testing L…

(1) Except as provided in subsection 64E-1.102(5), F.A.C., laboratories shall arrange for and submit to a comprehensive on-site inspection by the DOH's authorized representatives at least once every two years and at such other times the DOH deems necessary to determine continued …

A current "Environmental Testing Laboratory Certificate" that includes the Laboratory Scope of Accreditation and is issued by the DOH shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place in each certified laboratory. Rulemaking Authority 381.00591, 403.0625(3), 403.863(1), (2) FS…

(1) Applicant and certified laboratories shall participate in a proficiency testing program, also known as Performance Evaluation, from a TNI-accredited provider. The list of accredited Proficiency Testing Providers and the tabular listing of analytes available for proficiency te…

The DOH will renew certifications after receipt of a "Renewal Confirmation of Compliance" and fee, provided the laboratory is maintaining compliance with this chapter. The "Renewal Confirmation of Compliance," DH 1907, 12/16, is incorporated by reference and available by calling …

(1) Toilets and washrooms shall be accessible to the public and employees, when the public place or place of employment is open and operating. (2) The following sanitary practices shall be used for the operation and maintenance of toilets and washrooms in public places and places…

Wherever temporary housing is provided to more than 60 people who are homeless as a result of displacement from their homes either by immigration, natural disaster, or financial hardship, the temporary housing facility shall provide a minimum of 1 toilet, 1 handwashing sink, and …

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(13), 381.006(14) FS. Law Implemented 381.006(6) FS. History-New 10-18-89, Amended 8-7-96, Formerly 10D-10.044, Repealed 12-2-15.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(13), 381.006(14) FS. Law Implemented 381.006(6) FS. History-New 10-18-89, Amended 8-7-96, Formerly 10D-10.047, Repealed 12-2-15.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Formerly 10D-13.21, Amended 2-21-91, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.008, Amended 6-1-93, 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.021, Repealed 12-29-16.

Unless defined below, terms and phrases have the same definition provided in paragraph 1-201.10(B), Food Code, 2013 Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, NTISP PB2013-110462 ("Food Code"). The Food Code is incorporated by refere…

(1) Food Supplies - Except as specifically provided in this subsection, the standards for food supplies are governed by Part 3-2 of the Food Code, as incorporated by reference in rule 64E-11.002, F.A.C. (a) Food received or used in food service establishments must be from sources…

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 120.542, 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.24, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.011, Amended 6-1-93, 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.024, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, Repealed 9-…

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.25, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.012, Amended 6-1-93, Formerly 10D-13.025, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.26, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.013, Amended 6-1-93, 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.026, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.006, 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.006, 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.27, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.014, Formerly 10D-13.027, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.006, 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.006, 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.28, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.015, Amended 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.028, Amended 3-15-98, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 6-1-93, Formerly 10D-13.0292, Amended 3-15-98, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 6-1-93, Formerly 10D-13.0331, Amended 3-15-98, Repealed 9-26-18.

When the department has reasonable cause to suspect possibility of disease transmission from any food service establishment employee, the department shall secure a morbidity history of the suspected employee, or make other such investigation as may be indicated and take appropria…

(1) All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public must have passed a written certification test which complies with section 509.039, Florida Statutes, within 30 days after the effective date of employment. Those manager…

(1) Sanitation Certificate Required. (a) All food service establishment sanitation certificates expire on September 30. Initial sanitation certificates issued for a period less than a calendar year will be prorated on a quarterly basis, in accordance with section 381.0072(4), F.S…

All mobile food units required to have vehicle identification numbers must submit their vehicle identification number to the department on the application for licensure. The license decal must be affixed to the mobile food unit. Mobile food units must comply with rules 64E-11.001…

(1) Facilities participating in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Afterschool Meal Program, which are not used for any other food service operation or for multiple USDA Afterschool Meal Programs, shall comply with all applicable sanitary requirements of this chap…

(1) This rule chapter prescribes sanitary practices relating to construction, operation and maintenance of community based residential facilities. If a requirement in this rule chapter conflicts with a specific requirement in any other Florida state licensing agency's rule, then …

For the purpose of this rule, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning indicated: (1) Approved - means acceptable by law. (2) Community Based Residential Facilities - means group care facilities as established under Section 381.006(16), F.S., used as a primary domic…

(1) Water supplies shall be adequate to serve the demands of the facility and shall be constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with requirements of Chapters 62-550 and 62-555 or 64E-8, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). (a) Routine Testing. Facilities served by a dr…

There are three tiers of food service, each with different minimal requirements based on facility type or the number of residents in care. Only one tier of service as listed in subsections (1)-(3), below, will be applied to any facility. Facilities receiving or providing catered …

(1) The facility shall provide safe and sanitary housing free from objects, materials, and conditions of an environmental origin that constitute a danger to the residents. (2) Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors and all appurtenances of the structures shall be of sound constr…