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65E-9.002: Definitions
65E-9.003: Licensure
65E-9.005: Operating Standards
65E-9.006: Program Standards
65E-9.011: Discharge and Discharge Planning
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65E-9.002 Definitions.
(28) “Residential treatment center” means a 24-hour residential program, including a therapeutic group home which provides mental health treatment and services to children as defined in Section 394.492(2) or (6), F.S., and which is a private for-profit or not-for-profit corporation. under contract with the department or the agency. This rule does not change the Chapter 419, F.S., designation of a program as a “community residential home.”
(29) “Residential treatment center” means a 24-hour residential program, including a therapeutic group home which provides mental health treatment and services to children as defined in Section 394.492(2) or (6), F.S., and which is a private for-profit or not-for-profit corporation. under contract with the department or the agency. This rule does not change the Chapter 419, F.S., designation of a program as a “community residential home.”
Specific Authority 39.407, 394.875(8)(10) FS. Law Implemented 394.875 FS. History–New 7-25-06, Amended__________.
65E-9.003 Licensure.
(5) through (7)(a) No change.
(b) All applicants shall submit an application on the most current version AHCA Form 3180-5004, dated 1/2008 of June 2004, “Residential Treatment Centers for Children and Adolescents Application”, which is incorporated by reference, which is provided by the AHCA. The application is available on the agency’s web site at http://www.ahca.acha. myflorida.com/MCHQ/Health_Facility_Regulation/Hospital_Outpatient/index.shtml. The application shall include: all information required by Sections 394.875 and 394.876, F.S., and any other information.
Specific Authority 39.407, 394.875(8)(10) FS. Law Implemented 394.875 FS. History–New 7-25-06, Amended__________.
65E-9.005 Operating Standards.
(1) through (3)(d) No change.
(e) Fees. A For children placed by the department and funded in full or in part by state, Medicaid, or local matching funds, a sliding fee schedule shall be developed consistent with the provisions of Rule 65E-14.018, F.A.C. Section 394.674(4), F.S. If fees are charged, the provider shall have a written policy describing the relationships between fees and services provided and the conditions under which fees are charged or waived. This policy shall be available to any person upon request.
Specific Authority 39.407, 394.875(8)(10) FS. Law Implemented 394.875 FS. History–New 7-25-06, Amended__________.
65E-9.006 Program Standards.
(5) Education. The provider shall arrange for or provide an educational program for children, that complies with the State Board of Education, Rule 6A-6.0361.F.A.C., effective date 2-18-93 hereby incorporated by reference Chapter 65A-15, F.A.C.
Specific Authority 39.407, 394.875(8)(10) FS. Law Implemented 394.875 FS. History–New 7-25-06, Amended__________.
65E-9.011 Discharge and Discharge Planning.
(1) through (10) No change.
(11) Within 10 business days of the physical departure of a child placed from out-of-state, the provider shall complete, date, and sign an ICPC 100B Interstate Compact Report on Child’s Placement Status, (ICPC-100B), Form CF 795, 10/05, Oct 96, which is hereby incorporated by reference, place a copy of the form in the child’s record, and mail the original and two copies of the form to: Office of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Child Welfare Program Office, Florida Department of Children and Family Services, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700. A copy of the form may be obtained at the department’s website, www.dcf.state.fl.us/publications/eforms/0795.pdf.
Specific Authority 39.407, 394.875(8)(10) FS. Law Implemented 394.875 FS. History–New 7-25-06, Amended__________.