Florida Administrative Code
63 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
63M - Medical
Chapter 63M-2 - HEALTH SERVICES
Section 63M-2.0045 - Medical Alert System

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 63M-2.0045

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

(1) Each facility shall implement a Medical Alert system. The Medical Alert system is required for non-licensed staff to use in making safety and security decisions as they relate to youth behavior and monitoring needs.

(2) Non-licensed staff shall also identify youth for inclusion in the Medical Alert system based on information obtained during intake screening, upon return from an off-site medical appointment or as the need may arise.

(3) A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS shall not be placed on the Medical Alert list per Chapter 381, F.S.

(4) All youth with Medical Grades of 3-5 shall be placed on the facility's Medical Alert System.

(5) The following medical conditions and issues warrant placement of a youth on Medical Alert:

(a) Allergies/Anaphylaxis;

(b) Medication interactions;

(c) Head trauma/injury;

(d) Pregnancy;

(e) Chronic medical conditions;

(f) Hearing, speech, visual, or physical impairment;

(g) Developmental disability or mental retardation; and,

(h) Medication side effects.

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

New 3-16-14.

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