Florida Administrative Code
63 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
63M - Medical
Chapter 63M-2 - HEALTH SERVICES
Section 63M-2.0033 - Nursing Staff Requirements

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 63M-2.0033

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Licensed nurses are required to practice within the Florida Nurse Practice Act and the applicable Florida Board of Nursing Rules (Chapter 464, F.S., and Division 64B9, F.A.C.).

(2) All detention and residential facilities shall have onsite nursing coverage to be provided by Registered Nurses (RNs) or, at a minimum, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

(3) The licensed healthcare professional that is providing the direction to the LPN is responsible for reviewing all medical cases daily with the LPN, and be available on-call for consultation. Based upon the results of this clinical consultation, onsite assessment and management of medical cases must be provided by the licensed healthcare professional.

(4) Each detention and residential facility shall have on-call medical coverage for nights and weekends when no nurse is onsite. There shall be a staff person on every night or weekend shift responsible for accessing medical services or personnel. For specialty facilities and intensive medical facilities, a higher level of nursing coverage may be indicated and shall be clearly articulated per a contractual agreement with the department.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.

New 3-16-14.

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