The purpose of the proposed rule is to update existing licensure requirements and practice standards for Crisis Stabilization Units and Short-Term Residential Treatment Programs. The effect will be the simplification of the regulatory process and a ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Mental Health Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65E-12.103Definitions

65E-12.104Licensing Procedure

65E-12.106Common Minimum Program Standards

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to update existing licensure requirements and practice standards for Crisis Stabilization Units and Short-Term Residential Treatment Programs. The effect will be the simplification of the regulatory process and a decrease in the administrative burden for entities licensed to provide crisis stabilization services and operate short-term residential treatment programs.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule addresses public mental health crisis stabilization units and short-term residential treatment programs.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 381.0035(4), 394.461, 394.879(1), (2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.0035, 386.041, 394.455, 394.457, 394.4572, 394.459, 394.463, 394.465, 394.66, 394.67, 394.77, 394.875, 394.876, 394.878, 394.903, 394.907, 415.103, 458.347, 464.003, 464.012, 465.003 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 REGISTER.

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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Krystle Cacci, Policy Analyst, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, [phone], [e-mail]. 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: Krystle Cacci, Policy Analyst, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700, [phone], [e-mail]

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