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Home » US Law » 2022 Florida Statutes » Title XXIX - Public Health » Chapter 397 - Substance Abuse Services » Part II - Service Providers (Ss. 397.401-397.4873)

397.486 – Lawyer assistance programs; confidentiality of records, proceedings, and communications.

397.486 Lawyer assistance programs; confidentiality of records, proceedings, and communications.—The records, proceedings, and all communications by and between an individual seeking assistance and the lawyer assistance program shall be deemed confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure or available for court subpoena. This section does not prevent the subpoena of business records that are otherwise […]

397.487 – Voluntary certification of recovery residences.

397.487 Voluntary certification of recovery residences.— (1) The Legislature finds that a person suffering from addiction has a higher success rate of achieving long-lasting sobriety when given the opportunity to build a stronger foundation by living in a recovery residence while receiving treatment or after completing treatment. The Legislature further finds that this state and its subdivisions […]

397.4871 – Recovery residence administrator certification.

397.4871 Recovery residence administrator certification.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that a recovery residence administrator voluntarily earn and maintain certification from a credentialing entity approved by the Department of Children and Families. The Legislature further intends that certification ensure that an administrator has the competencies necessary to appropriately respond to the needs of residents, […]

397.4872 – Exemption from disqualification; publication.

397.4872 Exemption from disqualification; publication.— (1) Individual exemptions to staff disqualification or administrator ineligibility may be requested if a recovery residence deems the decision will benefit the program. Requests for exemptions must be submitted in writing to the department within 20 days after the denial by the credentialing entity and must include a justification for the exemption. […]

397.4873 – Referrals to or from recovery residences; prohibitions; penalties.

397.4873 Referrals to or from recovery residences; prohibitions; penalties.— (1) A service provider licensed under this part may not make a referral of a prospective, current, or discharged patient to, or accept a referral of such a patient from, a recovery residence unless the recovery residence holds a valid certificate of compliance as provided in s. 397.487 […]