The proposed amendments to Children’s Medical Services Rules 64C-8.001-.004, F.A.C., update and reflect the standards for Child Protection Teams.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Children’s Medical Services

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64C-8.001: Definitions Used in the Child Protection Team Rule
64C-8.002: Child Protection Team Organization, Roles and Responsibilities
64C-8.003: CPT Services
64C-8.004: Waivers
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendments to Children’s Medical Services Rules 64C-8.001-.004, F.A.C., update and reflect the standards for Child Protection Teams.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Amendments provide new and updated definitions; revises minimum criteria for a Child Protection Medical Director, Team Coordinator, Psychologist, Team Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Nurse Practioners, and Team Attorneys; updates eligibility criteria and services; and clarifies waiver procedures.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 39.303, 415.514 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 415.5055 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Janet Evans, [e-mail], Children’s Medical Services, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #A-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1700

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.