The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-35.014, F.A.C., to correct an internal inconsistency in the rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-35.014Training on Psychotropic Medication

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-35.014, F.A.C., to correct an internal inconsistency in the rule.

SUMMARY: Caregivers responsible for administering psychotropic medication must be trained on medication management and administration within 30 calendar days of the child’s placement into the caregiver’s home.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based upon this analysis, the Department has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 402.40(6), 409.175(5)(a) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 402.40(5)(a), 409.175(14)(a) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [phone] or [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

65C-35.014 Training on Psychotropic Medication.

(1) All child protective investigators and sheriff’s officers who conduct child investigations shall receive training from Department trainers or trainers with the Sherriff’s Office. Case managers and caregivers shall receive training from the community-based care lead agency (CBC) or its contracted provider on medication management and administration. Training must be completed prior to assuming responsibility for a child who is prescribed psychotropic medication.

(2) through (3) No change.

(4) All caregivers responsible for administering psychotropic medication must be trained by the CBC or its contracted provider on the components specified in subsection (2), of this rule, within 30 calendar days of the child’s placement into the caregiver’s home.

Rulemaking Authority 402.40(6), 409.175(5)(a) FS. Law Implemented 402.40(5)(a), 409.175(14)(a) FS. History–New 4-20-17, Amended 5-28-18,_Amended______.

 

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Val Dambreville

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Mike Carroll

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 20, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 30, 2018