- (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 2-5 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;
- (c) Head trauma/injury;
- (d) Pregnancy;
- (e) Chronic medical conditions;
- (f) Hearing, speech, visual, or physical impairment;
- (g) Developmental disability or intellectual disability;
- (h) Medication side effects; and
- (i) Immunocompromised.
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS. History–New 3-16-14, Amended 2-5-25.