Section 63M-2.0045 - Medical Alert System(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;(e) Chronic medical conditions;(f) Hearing, speech, visual, or physical impairment;(g) Developmental disability or mental retardation; and,(h) Medication side effects.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63M-2.0045
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.