Section 65G-2.011 - Foster Care Facility Standards(1) ADMINISTRATION. Each foster care facility shall designate a person as responsible for the on-going operation of the foster care facility and for ensuring compliance with Chapter 65G-2, F.A.C., and Section 393.067, F.S. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class II violation.(2) FINANCIAL STANDARDS. (a) Fiscal records pertaining to the cost of providing care to Agency clients shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.(b) The Agency may audit the records of a foster care facility to ensure compliance with Chapter 65G-2, F.A.C., and Section 393.067, F.S., provided that financial audits shall be limited to the records of Agency clients.(c) Upon request by the Agency, the foster care facility shall make available copies of any internal or external audit reports pertaining to funding received on behalf of Agency clients.(d) The provider, the provider's employees, and any family members thereof are prohibited from: 1. Being the named beneficiary of a resident's life insurance policy unless related to the resident by blood or marriage,2. Receiving any indirect financial benefit from a resident's life insurance policy unless related to the resident by blood or marriage, or3. Borrowing or otherwise using a resident's personal funds for any purpose other than the resident's benefit.(e) A violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class III violation.(3) STAFFING. In addition to the staffing requirements delineated under Rule 65G-2.008, F.A.C., foster care facilities which utilize live-in caregivers must provide for at least one back-up direct care staff, who has undergone a successful background screening in accordance with Section 393.0655, F.S., and Chapter 435, F.S., that would be willing and able to render services to residents in the event that neither of the live-in caregivers are able to do so. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class II violation.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65G-2.011
Rulemaking Authority 393.501(1), 393.067 FS. Law Implemented 393.067 FS.
New 8-13-78, Formerly 10F-6.09, 10F-6.009, 65B-6.009, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 117, June 17, 2014 effective 7/1/2014.New 8-13-78, Formerly 10F-6.09, 10F-6.009, 65B-6.009, Amended 7-1-14.