(1) If the treatment team imposes any restrictions on whom a person in a receiving or treatment facility may communicate, such restrictions and justification shall be recorded in the person’s clinical record. Recommended form CF-MH 3049, Feb. 05, “”Restriction of Communication or Visitors,”” which is incorporated by reference and may be obtained pursuant to Fl. Admin. Code R. 65E-5.120, of this rule chapter may be used for this purpose. Facility staff shall make competent adults aware that they have the ability to waive the confidentiality of their presence in a receiving or treatment facility and allowing all or specified individuals the person selects access to private and open communication with the person. Recommended form CF-MH 3048, Feb. 05, “”Confidentiality Agreement,”” incorporated by reference and may be obtained pursuant to Fl. Admin. Code R. 65E-5.120, of this rule chapter may be used for this purpose.

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    (2) Immediate access to a telephone shall be provided to each person requesting to call his or her legal counsel, Florida Abuse Registry, Florida Local Advocacy Council, or the Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 394.457(5). Law Implemented 394.459(5) FS. History-New 11-29-98, Amended 4-4-05.