The Department intends to amend Rule Chapter 65E-9, Licensure of Residential Treatment Centers, to conform to current practices and law.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Mental Health Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65E-9.001Applicability

65E-9.002Definitions

65E-9.005Operating Standards

65E-9.006Program Standards

65E-9.007Staffing

65E-9.008Admission

65E-9.009Treatment Planning

65E-9.010Length of Stay

65E-9.011Discharge and Discharge Planning

65E-9.012Rights of Children

65E-9.013Restraint, Seclusion, and Time Out

65E-9.014Medication Administration and Use of Psychotropic Medication

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend Rule Chapter 65E-9, Licensure of Residential Treatment Centers, to conform to current practices and law.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Licensure of Residential Treatment Centers

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 39.407, 394.875(8), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 394.875, F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: August 31, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or close of business

PLACE: Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 869 3377 8622

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [e-mail] or 850-717-4470. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [e-mail].

A copy of the draft rule amendments and meeting materials can also be obtained at https://www.myflfamilies.com/newsroom/public-events-meetings/.

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