(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 Florida Statutes Chapter 381
    (4) All youth with Medical Grades of 3-5 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 mental retardation; and,
    (h) Medication side effects.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 985.64(2). Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS. History-New 3-16-14.