Current through Reg. 50, No. 253; December 31, 2024
Section 65D-30.003 - Department Licensing and Regulatory Standards(1) Licensing. (a) License Required. All substance abuse components, as defined in Rule 65D-30.002, F.A.C., must be provided by persons or entities that are licensed by the Department pursuant to Section 397.401, F.S., unless otherwise exempt from licensing under Section 397.4012, F.S., prior to initiating the provision of services.(b) Licenses Issued by Site. The Department shall electronically issue one license for all service components offered by a provider at each site. A license is valid only for the specific service component(s) listed for the specific site identified on the license. Each site listed on the license shall reflect the license status for that site. The provider shall print the most recent version of the license and display a copy in the facility. One (1) license is required where all facilities are maintained on the same premises and operated under the same management. For the purposes of paragraph (b), living arrangements utilized for individuals of day or night treatment with community housing do not constitute facilities or separate premises.
(2) Mandatory Accreditation. (a) In accordance with Section 397.403(3), F.S., providers shall achieve accreditation by an accrediting organization recognized by the Department, as discussed in Rule 65D-30.0031, F.A.C. Accreditation is required for all clinical treatment services and for each location services are offered. Accreditation cannot be attained without a Department issued license for substance abuse treatment services.(b) Applicants for licensure and licensed service providers must meet current best practice standards related to the licensable service components of the accrediting organization. When a provider who has attained accreditation is in noncompliance with accrediting standards, the provider must notify the Department within 10 days. A copy of the Quality Assurance plan and proof of corrected areas must be submitted to the Department upon request.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65D-30.003
Rulemaking Authority 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 397.321(6), 397.403, 397.410 FS.
New 5-25-00, Amended 4-3-03, 12-12-05, Amended by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 157, August 13, 2019 effective 8/29/2019, Amended by Florida Register Volume 50, Number 197, October 8, 2024 effective 10/20/2024.New 5-25-00, Amended 4-3-03, 12-12-05, 8-29-19.