Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65E - Mental Health Program
Chapter 65E-5 - MENTAL HEALTH ACT REGULATION
Section 65E-5.190 - Right to Communication and Visits

(1) If the treatment team imposes any restrictions on whom a person in a receiving or treatment facility may communicate, such restrictions and justification shall be recorded in the person's clinical record. Recommended form CF-MH 3049, Feb. 05, "Restriction of Communication or Visitors, " which is incorporated by reference and may be obtained pursuant to Rule 65E-5.120, F.A.C., of this rule chapter may be used for this purpose. Facility staff shall make competent adults aware that they have the ability to waive the confidentiality of their presence in a receiving or treatment facility and allowing all or specified individuals the person selects access to private and open communication with the person. Recommended form CF-MH 3048, Feb. 05, "Confidentiality Agreement, " incorporated by reference and may be obtained pursuant to Rule 65E-5.120, F.A.C., of this rule chapter may be used for this purpose.

(2) Immediate access to a telephone shall be provided to each person requesting to call his or her legal counsel, Florida Abuse Registry, Florida Local Advocacy Council, or the Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities.