63M-2.0045. Medical Alert System

(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 chapter 381, F.S. (4) All youth with Medical Grades of 2-5 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 intellectual disability; (h) Medication side effects; and (i) Immunocompromised.