For the purpose of this rule chapter, the following definitions will apply:

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    (1) “”Case”” – an individual child referred to and accepted by a child protection team for assessment services as a result of a report of alleged abuse or neglect made to the central abuse hotline as set forth in Florida Statutes § 39.201
    (2) “”Case Coordinator”” – a member of the child protection team professional staff who provides or directs the activities on behalf of clients to complete team assessment services.
    (3) “”Medical Consultation”” – a Child Protection Team medical opinion based on oral or written information obtained by the team when the child was not physically examined by a team medical provider.
    (4) “”Medical Diagnostic Examination”” – a medical evaluation performed by a Child Protection Team physician, Physician Assistant, or an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
    (5) “”Team Coordinator”” – the person in charge of managing the day to day operation of a Child Protection Team.
    (6) “”Telemedicine”” – the use of telecommunication and information technology to provide clinical care to individuals at a distance and to transmit the information needed to provide that care.
Rulemaking Authority 39.3031 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 39.303. History-New 3-2-93, Amended 5-7-96, Formerly 10J-10.002, 65C-7.001, Amended 4-30-08, 12-2-15, 7-30-18, 9-13-22.