Florida Regulations 65G-2.011: Foster Care Facility Standards
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(1) ADMINISTRATION. Each foster care facility shall designate a person as responsible for the on-going operation of the foster care facility and for ensuring compliance with Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 65G-2, and Florida Statutes § 393.067 A violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class II violation.
(2) FINANCIAL STANDARDS.
(a) Fiscal records pertaining to the cost of providing care to Agency clients shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(b) The Agency may audit the records of a foster care facility to ensure compliance with Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 65G-2, and Florida Statutes § 393.067, provided that financial audits shall be limited to the records of Agency clients.
(c) Upon request by the Agency, the foster care facility shall make available copies of any internal or external audit reports pertaining to funding received on behalf of Agency clients.
(d) The provider, the provider’s employees, and any family members thereof are prohibited from:
1. Being the named beneficiary of a resident’s life insurance policy unless related to the resident by blood or marriage,
2. Receiving any indirect financial benefit from a resident’s life insurance policy unless related to the resident by blood or marriage, or
3. Borrowing or otherwise using a resident’s personal funds for any purpose other than the resident’s benefit.
(e) A violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class III violation.
(3) STAFFING. In addition to the staffing requirements delineated under Fl. Admin. Code R. 65G-2.008, foster care facilities which utilize live-in caregivers must provide for at least one back-up direct care staff, who has undergone a successful background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes § 393.0655, and Florida Statutes Chapter 435, that would be willing and able to render services to residents in the event that neither of the live-in caregivers are able to do so. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class II violation.
Rulemaking Authority 393.501(1), 393.067 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 393.067. History-New 8-13-78, Formerly 10F-6.09, 10F-6.009, 65B-6.009, Amended 7-1-14.
Terms Used In Florida Regulations 65G-2.011
- Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
(a) Fiscal records pertaining to the cost of providing care to Agency clients shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(b) The Agency may audit the records of a foster care facility to ensure compliance with Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 65G-2, and Florida Statutes § 393.067, provided that financial audits shall be limited to the records of Agency clients.
(c) Upon request by the Agency, the foster care facility shall make available copies of any internal or external audit reports pertaining to funding received on behalf of Agency clients.
(d) The provider, the provider’s employees, and any family members thereof are prohibited from:
1. Being the named beneficiary of a resident’s life insurance policy unless related to the resident by blood or marriage,
2. Receiving any indirect financial benefit from a resident’s life insurance policy unless related to the resident by blood or marriage, or
3. Borrowing or otherwise using a resident’s personal funds for any purpose other than the resident’s benefit.
(e) A violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class III violation.
(3) STAFFING. In addition to the staffing requirements delineated under Fl. Admin. Code R. 65G-2.008, foster care facilities which utilize live-in caregivers must provide for at least one back-up direct care staff, who has undergone a successful background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes § 393.0655, and Florida Statutes Chapter 435, that would be willing and able to render services to residents in the event that neither of the live-in caregivers are able to do so. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a Class II violation.
Rulemaking Authority 393.501(1), 393.067 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 393.067. History-New 8-13-78, Formerly 10F-6.09, 10F-6.009, 65B-6.009, Amended 7-1-14.