Fla. Admin. Code R. 59A-18.010

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 59A-18.010 - Acceptance of Patients or Clients

Policies for acceptance of patients or clients and termination of services to patients or clients shall include, for example, the following conditions:

(1) No patient or client shall be refused service because of age, race, color, sex or national origin, pursuant to chapter 760, F.S.

(2) When a patient or client is accepted for referrals of independent contractors, there shall be a reasonable expectation that the requested services can be provided adequately and safely in their residence. The responsibility of the registry is to refer independent contractors capable of delivering services as defined in a specific medical plan of treatment for a patient or services requested by a client, including all visits.

(3) When medical treatments or medications are administered, physician's, advanced practice registered nurse's, or physician assistant's orders in writing that are signed and dated shall be included in the clinical record; and,

(4) When services are to be terminated, the patient or client, or the person designated by the patient or client shall be notified of the date of termination and the reason for termination, and these shall be documented in the patient or client's record.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-18.010

Rulemaking Authority 400.497, 400.506 FS. Law Implemented 400.497, 400.506 FS.

New 2-9-93, Amended 12-24-00, 3-15-07.

Amended by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 077, April 21, 2015 effective 5/4/2015.

New 2-9-93, Amended 12-24-00, 3-15-07, 5-4-15.