This rule requires that any delegation of an administrator's authority at a receiving or treatment facility (or service provider) under Florida's Mental Health Act (Chapter 394) be documented in writing before the delegated authority is exercised. Routine delegations must be incorporated into the facility's written policies. Compliance staff should ensure all administrative delegation arrangements are formally documented and reflected in policy.
View official source65E-5.110 Delegation of Authority. In order to protect the health and safety of persons treated in or served by any receiving or treatment facility or any service provider, any delegation of an administrator’s authority pursuant to Chapter 394, F.S., or these rules shall be documented in writing prior to exercising the delegated authority. Routine delegations of authority shall be incorporated in the facility’s written policies. Rulemaking Authority 394.457(5), 394.46715 FS. Law Implemented 394, 394.457(5)(a), 394.4655 FS. History–New 11-29-98, Amended 4-4-05.