Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65C-2.005 - Service Provider Requirements

(1) Pursuant to Section 410.604(3), F.S., each community care for disabled adults program and service provider shall include case management service and at least one other community service. Community services include the following:

(a) Adult day care;

(b) Homemaker service;

(c) Chore service;

(d) Escort service;

(e) Group activity therapy;

(f) Health maintenance service;

(g) Home delivered meal service;

(h) Interpreter service;

(i) Medical equipment or supplies;

(j) Respite care;

(k) Transportation service;

(l) Adult day health care;

(m) Emergency alert response service;

(n) Home health aide service;

(o) Home nursing service;

(p) Medical therapeutic service; and

(q) Personal care service.

(2) The service provider and direct service staff responsibilities include:

(a) Coordinating services for physically or mentally disabled adults;

(b) Utilizing services provided by recipients of services in lieu of fees and contributions;

(c) Accepting contributions, gifts, and grants to implement and improve services;

(d) Demonstrating innovative approaches to program management, staff training, and service delivery that impact cost avoidance, cost effectiveness, and program efficiency with prior approval from the contract manager; and

(e) Providing for appeals regarding denial, reduction or termination of services to clients and for appeals regarding contracts for services.

(3) All providers receiving Community Care for Disabled Adult funds shall provide services only to those persons who meet eligibility criteria as defined in Section 410.603(2), F.S., and only to the extent the funds are available. Persons who request services but are not eligible shall be referred to other agencies for possible assistance.

(4) Providers shall administer services as specified in their contract with the Department and maintain current service records on project participants.

(5) Providers must furnish written documentation that their agency will provide a minimum of 10 percent of the funding necessary to support the program. Cash or in-kind resources may be used to meet this matching requirement.

(6) The Department shall ensure that all providers use volunteers to the fullest extent possible in the provision of services and in all aspects of program operations. Agencies utilizing volunteers shall provide training, supervision, and a negotiated liability insurance package.

(7) All agencies receiving Community Care for Disabled Adult funds shall maintain individual client fiscal and program records and provide reports as required by the Department at least on a quarterly basis. Client records shall be maintained in a confidential manner.

(8) Any changes in program objectives, staffing or other information as stipulated in the contract shall be presented, in writing, as provided in the contract for Department approval prior to the implementation of the change. Whenever a change is contemplated which will affect the original budgeted amount of any cost category or individual salary, such contemplated changes shall require prior approval from the Department.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65C-2.005

Rulemaking Authority 410.606 FS. Law Implemented 410.604-.605 FS.

New 1-24-89, Amended 6-24-96, Formerly 10A-16.005, Amended 12-8-98, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 134, July 13, 2021 effective 7/27/2021.

New 1-24-89, Amended 6-24-96, Formerly 10A-16.005, Amended 12-8-98, 7-27-21.