Florida Administrative Code

(1) Lead Agencies shall adopt and distribute to their network members and subcontracted Providers of Behavioral Health Services, clinical practice guidelines and practice parameters for providing behavioral health services to enrolled children and their families that are based on…

(1) Contractual agreements between the department and Providers of Behavioral Health Services shall minimally contain performance-based measures addressing the standards described in Rule 65E-11.005, F.A.C., and practice guidelines in Rule 65E-11.007, F.A.C. (2) Providers of Beha…

(1) Treatment Plan. A written treatment plan shall be developed within 10 working days of enrollment into the Behavioral Health Network for each enrolled child. At a minimum, the plan shall include clear time-limited treatment objectives, related interventions, clinical criteria …

(1) "Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner" or "ARNP" means any person licensed under Section 464.012, F.S., to practice professional nursing and is certified in advanced or specialized nursing practice. (2) "Advisory or Governing Board" means a formally constituted group of cit…

(1) Every entity operating as a CSU or SRT is required to obtain a license from the agency unless specifically excluded from licensure under the provisions of Section 394.875, F.S. All applicants for licensure must comply with the requirements of Chapter 394, Parts I and IV, F.S.…

(1) Each facility shall designate an individual who is responsible for the overall management and operation of a CSU or SRT and whose qualifications and duties are defined in the individual's job description. The job description shall ensure that other job responsibilities will n…

(1) Advisory or Governing Board. The CSU or SRT shall have either a formally constituted advisory or governing board for the CSU or SRT or operate under a provider board which has ultimate authority for establishing policy and overseeing the operation of the CSU or SRT. The board…

In addition to Rules 65E-12.104, 65E-12.105, and 65E-12.106, F.A.C., above, these standards apply to CSU programs. (1) Emergency Screening. All persons who apply for admission pursuant to Section 394.4625, F.S., or for whom involuntary examination is initiated pursuant to Section…

In addition to Rules 65E-12.104, 65E-12.105, and 65E-12.106, F.A.C., above, these standards apply to SRT programs. (1) Admission Criteria. (a) Referral Required. People may be admitted to an SRT only following a psychiatric or psychological evaluation and referral from a CSU, inp…

(1) General Provisions. (a) Construction Requirements. 1. New facility construction and additions, refurbishing, renovations and alterations to existing facilities shall comply with the following codes and standards: a. The building codes described in Rule 9B-3.047, F.A.C., b. Th…

(1) General Provisions. (a) All the requirements for licensure and operation as a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) that are otherwise required by Chapters 65E-12 and 65E-5, F.A.C., shall apply, except as provided for in this rule. (b) The requirements for licensure and operation a…

(1) This chapter applies to all Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH)-Funded Entities as defined in paragraph (2)(s), of this rule, when providing services using community substance abuse and mental health funds appropriated by the Legislature to the Department of Children and…

This rule applies to all financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records, and other records of SAMH-Funded Entities which are necessary to document expenditures, income and assets of the entity. (1) Length of Retention Period. (a) Except as provided …

(1) SAMH-Funded Entities shall engage an independent auditor to perform an annual single program or program-specific audit in accordance with section 215.97, F.S., and 2 C.F.R. §§200.0-.521, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal …

Rulemaking Authority 394.77, 394.78(1), 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 394.66(9), 394.77, 397.481 FS. History-New 2-23-83, Amended 2-25-85, Formerly 10E-14.04, Amended 7-29-96, Formerly 10E-14.004, Amended 7-1-03, Repealed 7-27-14.

This rule contains standards for Service Providers to satisfy State requirements for matching. (1) Allowable for Matching. With the exceptions listed in subsection (2) of this rule, matching requirements may be satisfied by any or all of the following: (a) Allowable costs support…

Rulemaking Authority 394.76, 397.03 FS. Law Implemented 394.76, 397.03 FS. History-New 2-23-84, Amended 2-25-85, Formerly 10E-14.06, 10E-14.006, Repealed 7-27-14.

Rulemaking Authority 394.74, 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 394.74, 397.481 FS. History-New 2-23-83, Formerly 10E-14.07, Amended 7-29-96, Formerly 10E-14.007, Amended 9-17-97, 7-1-03, Repealed 7-27-14.

(1) This rule applies to items of real property, equipment, supplies and to items of intellectual property as defined in sections 815.03(10) and 815.03(11), F.S., which are acquired with State support. To be considered acquired with State support, some or all of the items' acquis…

Rulemaking Authority 394.74 FS. Law Implemented 394.74 FS. History-New 2-23-83, Amended 2-25-85, Formerly 10E-14.12, 10E-14.012, Repealed 7-31-12.

(1) Each Managing Entity shall develop and implement a Care Coordination Policy applicable to its subcontracted service providers. Care Coordination policies and practices shall assure eligibility for services, the appropriateness of services, and the need for services. Care Coor…

(1) Transactions between a SAMH-Funded Entity and a related party that appear to result, as determined by the department on the basis of the standards in subsection (3) of this rule, in additional cost to the program shall be reimbursed to the SAMH-Funded Entity in an amount equa…

(1) Applicability. The following principles shall apply to all SAMH-Funded Entities unless otherwise specified. (2) For contracts or subcontracts, these principles shall be used in determining the costs of work performed, identifying the appropriate use of state funds and local m…

(1) Definitions and Intent. (a) The service provider shall make a determination of ability to pay in accordance with the sliding fee scale for all individuals seeking substance abuse or mental health services. Payment of fees shall not be a pre-requisite to treatment or the recei…

(1) When purchasing substance abuse and mental health services pursuant to rule 65E-14.021, F.A.C., the department or a Managing Entity shall use one or a combination of the payment methodologies provided for in subsection 65E-14.019(2), F.A.C. Each contract or subcontract shall …

(1) This rule establishes requirements applicable to service providers under direct contract with the department or service providers under subcontracts with a Managing Entity regarding the implementation of a cost reimbursement method of payment for substance abuse and mental he…

This rule provides guidelines and requirements applicable to service providers under direct contract with the Department or service providers under subcontracts with a Managing Entity. (1) Unless specifically authorized otherwise in advance by the Department, service providers sh…

Rulemaking Authority 394.78(1), 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 394.66(9), 394.74(3)(e), 394.77, 397.321(3)(c), (10) FS. History-New 7-1-03, Amended 12-14-03., 1-2-05, Repealed 9-3-14.

Rulemaking Authority 394.457(5), 394.78(1) FS. Law Implemented 394.455, 394.4573, 394.67 FS. History-New 4-20-89, Amended 11-17-93, 6-9-96, Formerly 10E-15.021, Repealed 2-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 394.457(5), 394.78(1) FS. Law Implemented 394.4573, 394.66, 394.74(3), 394.75, 394.76(2) FS. History-New 4-20-89, Formerly 10E-15.031, Repealed 2-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 394.457(5), 394.78(1) FS. Law Implemented 394.4573, 394.66, 394.74(3) FS. History-New 11-17-93, Formerly 10E-15.032, Repealed 2-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 394.457, 394.78(1) FS. Law Implemented 394.4573, 394.66, 394.74(3) FS. History-New 4-20-89, Amended 6-9-96, Formerly 10E-15.041, Repealed 2-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 394.457(5), 394.78(1), 916.20(1) FS. Law Implemented 394.4573(1), 394.66, 394.74(3), 394.75, 916.17(2) FS. History-New 4-20-89, Amended 11-17-93, 6-9-96, Formerly 10E-15.051, Repealed 2-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 394.457 FS. Law Implemented 394.4573 FS. History-New 4-20-89, Amended 6-9-96, Formerly 10E-15.071, Repealed 2-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 394.457(5), 394.78(1) FS. Law Implemented 394.4573(2), 394.66, 394.75, 394.78 FS. History-New 4-20-89, Amended 6-9-96, Formerly 10E-15.081, Repealed 2-23-16.

Rulemaking Authority 394.457(2), 394.78(1) FS. Law Implemented 394.4573, 394.66, 394.907 FS. History-New 4-20-89, Formerly 10E-15.111, Repealed 2-23-16.

(1) "IPMP" or "the Program" means the Indigent Psychiatric Medication Program. (2) "IPMP/FSH Warehouse" means a physical space located on the campus of Florida State Hospital (FSH) at Chattahoochee, Florida. This space is reserved for receiving, storing, and shipping IPMP psychia…

To be eligible for the Program, individuals must meet the following clinical and financial eligibility criteria. (1) To meet the clinical criteria, individuals: (a) Must be a member of at least one (1) of the Department's priority populations, as defined in Section 394.674(1), F.…

(1) To participate in the IPMP program, providers must be under contract with a Managing Entity. (2) The provider must operate a licensed pharmacy or subcontract with a licensed pharmacy. (3) Providers shall submit the following information to the IPMP/FSH Warehouse and Managing …

(1) If an IPMP provider is not in compliance with the requirements in Chapter 65E-16 F.A.C. and Chapters 465 and 499, Part I, F.S., and the violation does not present a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of an individual or the public, the Department shall: (a) Provide a no…

(1) "Advanced Practice Registered Nurse" as defined in Section 464.003(3), F.S. (2) "Commitment" means a court ordered involuntary hospitalization or placement of a forensic client according to the procedures of this act. It does not include voluntary admission of any client. (3)…

In addition to those rights enumerated in Section 916.107, F.S., every forensic client is entitled to the following: (1) Right to Individual Dignity. (a) Freedom from neglect or abuse; (b) Safe living conditions and protection from harm; (c) Appropriate seasonal attire; and (d) T…

Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.107(2) FS. History-New 9-29-86, Formerly 10E-20.004, Repealed 1-5-21.

Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.107(3) FS. History-New 9-29-86, Amended 7-1-96, Formerly 10E-20.005, Amended 9-29-98, Repealed 1-5-21.

Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.107(5) FS. History-New 9-29-86, Amended 7-1-96, Formerly 10E-20.006, Repealed 1-5-21.

Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.107(7) FS. History-New 9-29-86, Amended 7-1-96, Formerly 10E-20.007, Repealed 1-5-21.

Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.107(8) FS. History-New 9-29-86, Amended 7-1-96, Formerly 10E-20.008, Repealed 1-5-21.

Rulemaking Authority 916.1093(2) FS. Law Implemented 916.107 FS. History-New 9-29-86, Formerly 10E-20.009, Repealed 1-5-21.

(1) Department forensic clients shall be transported separately from Department of Corrections felons who are being transported to and from correctional facilities. (2) All transportation provided shall be consistent with the needs of clients and the condition of clients being tr…

(1) Commitment orders pertaining to any person committed to the Department of Children and Families pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 916, F.S., shall be sent to the Department of Children and Families for review and determination of an appropriate facility placement for the …