63N-1.0056. Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluations

(1) Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation General Requirements.

(a) Chapter 65D-30, F.A.C., establishes requirements for substance abuse assessments provided in facilities licensed under Chapter 397, F.S. and by Service Providers licensed under Chapter 397, F.S.

(b) In DJJ facilities and programs wherein substance abuse services are provided by a Licensed Qualified Professional, the Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation must reflect consideration of the following:

1. Reason for Assessment;

2. Pertinent Background Information, including home environment and family functioning; history of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing violence and other forms of trauma; behavioral functioning; physical health, mental health and substance abuse history and educational functioning;

3. Behavioral Observations;

4. Methods of Assessment;

5. Patterns of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse;

6. Impact of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse on Major Life Areas;

7. Risk Factors for Continued Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse;

8. Clinical Impression including DSM diagnoses;

9. Recommendations.

(c) Comprehensive substance abuse evaluations must be completed within 30 days of referral. However, if screening, staff observations or other information indicates the youth has a substance abuse problem which poses a safety risk to himself/herself or others, completion of the Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation must be expedited based upon the urgency of the youth’s symptoms as determined by a Qualified Professional.

(d) When the Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation indicates the youth is in need of treatment, the youth shall receive an Initial or Individualized Substance Abuse Treatment Plan and appropriate treatment services.

(2) Updated Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluations.

(a) Chapter 65D-30, F.A.C., establishes the requirements for updated substance abuse assessments and evaluations provided in facilities licensed under Chapter 397, F.S. or by service providers licensed under Chapter 397, F.S.

(b) In DJJ facilities and programs where substance abuse services are provided by a Licensed Qualified Professional, an updated Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with the following:

1. An updated Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation may only be conducted when the youth’s file contains a Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation completed within twelve months of the youth’s admission.

2. The updated Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation must be clearly identified as such and must be attached to the previous Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation which is being updated.

3. The updated Comprehensive Substance Abuse Evaluation must provide any new or additional information applicable to each area specified in subsection (1) above, based upon current information provided by the youth, his or her family/legal guardians and the youth’s records.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.601(3)(a), 985.14(3)(a), 985.145(1), 985.18, 985.48(4), 985.64(2) FS. History–New 3-16-14.