Section 63M-2.0042 - Medical Emergencies Upon Admission or During Screening(1) During the admission and screening process, immediate emergency medical assessment and/or transfer by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the nearest hospital is required if a youth presents with an incapacitating medical illness or condition. In all situations, the staff shall not wait for a response from the Designated Health Authority, PA, or ARNP prior to calling 911 and contacting EMS.(2) The Designated Health Authority is to be contacted at the next possible opportunity when a youth requires emergency transfer during admission and screening.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63M-2.0042
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.