DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
65D-30.0081Standards for Day or Night Treatment with Community Housing
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 46 No. 118, June 17, 2020 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
65D-30.0081 Standards for Day or Night Treatment with Community Housing.
In addition to rule 65D-30.004, F.A.C., the following standards apply to day or night treatment with community housing.
(1) Day or Night Treatment with Community Housing is provided on a nonresidential basis at least five (5) hours each day and at least 25 hours each week and is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age and who can benefit from living independently in peer community housing while undergoing treatment. Day or night treatment with community housing is appropriate for individuals who do not require structured, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week residential treatment. The housing must be provided and managed by the licensed service provider, including room and board and any ancillary services needed, such as supervision, transportation, and meals. Activities for day or night treatment with community housing programs emphasize rehabilitation and treatment services using multidisciplinary teams to provide integration of therapeutic and family services. This component allows individuals to live in a supportive, community housing location while participating in treatment. Treatment shall not take place in the housing where the individuals live, and that the housing is utilized solely for the purpose of assisting individuals in making a transition to independent living. Individuals who are considered appropriate for this level of care:
(a) through (f) No change.
(2) through (5) No change.
(6) Staff Coverage. Each provider shall have an awake, paid employee on the premises at all times at the treatment location when one (1) or more individuals are present. In addition, for adults The provider shall have a paid employee on call when adults are present at the community housing location during the time when individuals are at the community housing location. The provider shall have an awake, paid employee at the community housing location at all times when individuals under the age of 18 are present.
(7) through (8) No change.
