In addition to deleting unnecessary language for nonexistent wilderness/expedition programs, the amendment clarifies the required timing of on-site visits for Designated Health Authorities.

 

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

Medical

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

63M-2.0031Designated Health Authority

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: In addition to deleting unnecessary language for nonexistent wilderness/expedition programs, the amendment clarifies the required timing of on-site visits for Designated Health Authorities.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rule section describes the responsibilities of the Designated Health Authority, which is the medical professional who has clinical responsibility for all physical health and medical services at facilities and programs for delinquent juveniles.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 985.64(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: DJJ Headquarters, 2737 Centerview Drive, General Counsel's Conference Room 3223, Tallahassee, Florida. For information about participation by telephone, contact John Milla at [phone]

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: John Milla, 2737 Centerview Dr., Ste. 3200, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100, e-mail: [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

63M-2.0031 Designated Health Authority.

(1) No change.

(2) The role and function of the Designated Health Authority shall be clearly articulated in a written contract or agreement between the facility or program and the Designated Health Authority. 

(3) The contract shall clearly indicate:

(a) At a minimum, the DHA must be on-site once per week, with a week defined as the seven-day period beginning on Sunday and ending on Saturday. However, at no time will more than nine days pass between on-site visits. For wilderness/expedition programs, the DHA shall be on-site at the facility once bi-weekly, at a minimum; during the weeks that the DHA is not on-site, the DHA will be available at an off-site location to perform the duties as stated in the contract and this rule.

(b) through (e) No change.

(4) through (6) No change.

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