Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 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.
Notes
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, 8-29-19.
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