Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65E-11.006 - Performance-Based Measures and Outcomes

(1) Contractual agreements between the department and Providers of Behavioral Health Services shall minimally contain performance-based measures addressing the standards described in Rule 65E-11.005, F.A.C., and practice guidelines in Rule 65E-11.007, F.A.C.

(2) Providers of Behavioral Health Services which hold current accreditation for behavioral health services from the accrediting bodies described in Rule 65E-11.005, F.A.C., shall be deemed to have met the minimal standards described in this chapter. Notwithstanding the previous statement, no program shall be exempted from any of the fiscal and accounting requirements described in Chapter 287, F.S., rules of the department, and federal statutes and regulations governing the state's implementation of the Title XXI program.

(3) Providers of Behavioral Health services, within their scope of services, shall assist enrolled children to achieve the following outcomes:

(a) Children are connected to natural support networks when such connection is in the best interest of the child or adolescent;

(b) Children have access to services;

(c) Children receive individualized services based on their presenting condition;

(d) Children and families are active participants in the planning and selection of treatment;

(e) Children receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to the child;

(f) Children are linked to integrated and community-based services;

(g) Children are provided with supports and skills to prepare for adulthood.

(4) Reports. Providers of Behavioral Health Services shall report the services provided to each enrolled child by complying with the Department's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Integrated Data System. For those alternative services not specifically included in the Department's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Integrated Data System, Providers of Behavioral Health Services shall follow the reporting requirements found in paragraph 65E-11.003(6)(a), and subsection 65E-11.007(14), F.A.C.

(5) Subcontractors. Subcontractors in coordination with the Lead Agency shall be responsible for monitoring the behavioral health services standards, performance measures and practice guidelines described in this rule for each subcontracted behavioral health services in order to assure that the provisions of this rule have been fully met.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65E-11.006

Rulemaking Authority 409.8135(6) FS. Law Implemented 409.8135 FS.

New 1-17-01.

New 1-17-01.