18681053, 65G-2.008 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 18681053

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Chapter:

LICENSURE OF RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES

Overview

RULE:

65G-2.008

Staffing Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend the existing rule to allow licensed facilities to hire direct service providers without the experience requirements as described within this section, if during their first 90 days of employment such direct service providers are under the direct supervision of another direct service provider that possesses the required experience as described within this section.

SUMMARY:

These rules implement the provisions of Section 393.067, F.S., which authorize the Agency to adopt rules through its licensing authority and by rule license application procedures, provider qualifications, facility and client care standards, requirement for client records, requirements for staff qualifications and training, and requirements for monitoring foster care facilities, group home facilities, residential habilitation centers, and comprehensive education programs that serve agency clients.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

393.501, 393.067, FS.

LAW:

393.0655, 393.067, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/3/2017 Vol. 43/43

COMMENTS:

From 3/3/2017 To 3/24/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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