Florida Administrative Code
59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing
Chapter 59A-13 - PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTERS (PPEC)
Section 59A-13.009 - Medical Director
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
A board certified pediatrician must serve as the medical director for the PPEC center. Responsibilities of the medical director include:
(1) Periodic review of services to assure acceptable levels of quality of care and services.
(2) Maintenance of a liaison role with the medical community.
(3) Advisement on the development of new programs and modifications of existing programs.
(4) Assurance that medical consultation will be available in the event of the medical director's absence.
(5) Serving on committees as defined and required by these rules and by the center's policies.
(6) Consulting with the center's administrator on the health status of the center's personnel.
(7) Reviewing reports of all accidents or unusual incidents occurring on the premises and identifying to the center's administrator hazards to health and safety.
(8) Development and implementation of a policy and procedure for the delivery of emergency services and the delivery of regular physician's services when the child's attending physician or designated alternative is not available.
Rulemaking Authority 400.914(1) FS. Law Implemented 400.914(1)(f) FS.
New 3-8-89, Formerly 10D-102.009, Amended 6-22-06.
