Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: October 28, 2024) |
65. Department of Children and Families |
65E. Mental Health Program |
65E-5. Mental Health Act Regulation |
1Complaints with regard to the provisions of this chapter shall be filed with the district or region mental health and substance abuse program supervisor, or designee, of the district or region in which the violation is alleged to have occurred. The district or region mental health and substance abuse program supervisor shall appoint one or more employees to determine if an investigation is warranted. If warranted, the investigation may include the assistance of other agencies having jurisdiction over the facility. If the district or region mental health and substance abuse program supervisor determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred:
102(1) Corrective action shall be required and a reasonable time in which to correct the violation shall be accorded to the facility; or
125(2) If the corrective action is not sufficient, or the district or region mental health and substance abuse program supervisor determines that the violation warrants suspension or removal of designation, such action shall be considered pursuant to Rule 16365E-5.353, 164F.A.C.
165Rulemaking Authority 167394.461(5) FS. 169Law Implemented 171394.461(5) FS. 173History–New 11-29-98, Amended 4-4-05.