63M-2.023. Transfer of Youth's Medications

(1) Medication Acceptance (to be utilized when youth is being transported):

For youth being transported through the Statewide Transportation Offender Program, there shall be, at a minimum, a 7-day supply of medications for transport to accompany the youth. A medication pack card shall be utilized when available for transport with the youth that includes the remaining doses of medication.

(2) When nursing staff are not on site, medication verification shall be completed by trained non-licensed staff for those youth who arrive from home for transport. This shall be completed by review of medication labels, determining last dose(s) provided, (by verifying with the parent/guardian when available), and determining if medication is scheduled to be taken during the transport of the youth. The Non-Licensed Staff Medication Record (HS 054, September 2010) shall be utilized to document when the non-licensed staff delivers medication to the youth. The Non-Licensed Staff Medication Record (HS 054, September 2010) is incorporated into this rule and is available electronically at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03819 or may be obtained by contacting: DJJ, Office of Health Services, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

(3) The residential commitment program shall provide a transport packet to detention center staff when a youth is delivered to the detention center for transport. The transport packet must include:

(a) Photo of youth;

(b) Expanded face sheet;

(c) Authority for Evaluation and Treatment;

(d) Parental Notification of Health Related Care: General;

(e) Medication (minimum 7 day supply);

(f) Medication Administration Record (current medication order if applicable);

(g) Suicide risk form/Mental Health Alert;

(h) Current Health Related History and Comprehensive Physical Assessment;

(i) Current Immunization record; and

(j) Youth Transport Card (HS 055, September 2010), which is incorporated into this rule and is available electronically at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03820 or may be obtained by contacting: DJJ, Office of Health Services, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399; and

(k) The completed Medication Receipt, Transfer & Disposition Form (HS 053, September 2010) for transfers from one Residential Commitment Program to another.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS. History–New 3-16-14.