Florida Administrative Code › 65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES › 65D - Substance Abuse Program › Chapter 65D-30 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES OFFICE › Section 65D-30.0036 - Licensure Application and Renewal

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				Application for Licensing. Applications for any license described in this rule
				chapter shall be submitted initially and annually thereafter to the Department
				along with the required licensing fee. A renewal application is subject to the
				provisions of s.  397.407(8).
				Applications for renewal submitted less than 60, but more than 30 calendar
				days, prior to the expiration of the regular license, will be processed. Late
				fees will be applied to all renewal applications submitted after 60 days. If
				the application for renewal is not received by the Department prior to the
				expiration of the regular license, the application will be returned to the
				applicant, including any fees. In addition to requirements pursuant to Section
				 397.403, F.S., and unless
				otherwise specified, all applications for licensure shall include the
				following:
(a) A standard application for
				licensing, using CF-MH Form 4024, (December 2023), titled "Application for
				Licensing to Provide Substance Abuse Treatment Services, " which is
				incorporated by reference and available at
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-16219
.
				In lieu of a standard application, the applicant may complete an online process
				through the Department's statewide electronic system specific to licensure,
				which can be accessed at
https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/licensing/samh
.
(b) Written proof of compliance for all
				licensed facilities, including community housing, with local health, fire and
				safety inspections;
(c) Information
				on the competency and ability of the applicant, chief executive officer, chief
				financial officers, and clinical supervisors to carry out the requirements of
				these rules, including education, previous employment history, and list of
				references.
(d) A financial audit
				or review conducted by a certified accountant must be completed within the last
				12 months of the calendar year showing proof of the applicant's financial
				ability and organizational capability to operate. Providers that are accredited
				according to the provisions of s.
				 394.741, F.S. by a Department
				recognized accrediting organizations and Inmate Substance Abuse Programs
				operated by or under contract with the Department of Corrections, the
				Department of Management Services, or the Department of Juvenile Justice are
				exempt from this requirement;
(e)
				Proof of professional liability and general liability coverage. (Inmate
				Substance Abuse Programs operated by or under contract with the Department of
				Corrections, or the Department of Management Services, or the Department of
				Juvenile Justice are exempt from this requirement) Professional liability
				insurance coverage shall be in an amount not less than $250, 000 per claim,
				with a minimum annual aggregate of not less than $750, 000;
(f) Confirmation of completion of basic
				HIV/AIDS education requirements pursuant to Section
				 381.0035, F.S., for renewal
				applications;
(g) If delivering
				services through telehealth, detailed procedures outlining the equipment and
				implementation plan for services shall be included. Providers utilizing
				telehealth must implement technical written policies and procedures for
				telehealth systems that comply with the Health Insurance Portability and
				Accountability Act privacy regulations, and applicable state and federal laws
				that pertain to patient privacy. Policies and procedures must also address the
				technical safeguards required by
				 Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 164.312, where
				applicable. All staff shall have a working knowledge of the substance use
				operating procedures; and
(h) The
				Drug Enforcement Administration registration for all
				physicians.