Florida Administrative Code
63 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
63M - Medical
Chapter 63M-2 - HEALTH SERVICES
Section 63M-2.0034 - Non-Licensed Staff Providing Health Services

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 63M-2.0034

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

(1) Aspects of medical care may be delegated to non-licensed staff that have been appropriately trained and experienced to perform those specific tasks of care. Competency to safely perform these tasks shall be verified by the Registered Nurse who has delegated the tasks to the non-licensed staff as per Chapter 64B9-14, F.A.C., Delegation to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.

(2) Non-licensed staff may assist in, at a minimum, these tasks:

(a) Self-administration of medications only when nursing staff is not present;

(b) Accompanying youth to medical appointments;

(c) Assisting the licensed nurse in the monitoring of youth who are placed on medical alert; and,

(d) Providing First Aid/Emergency Care.

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

New 3-16-14.

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