Fla. Admin. Code R. 63M-2.032 (2026)
Youth Refusal of Medication
(1) A youth’s refusal to take a dosage of a prescribed medication shall be documented in the Individual Health Care Record, in addition to “R” for Refusal (as indicated on the MAR form).
(2) The staff shall initial the MAR indicating refusal of medication. The youth shall sign the Refusal of Treatment Form (HS 027). If the youth refuses to sign, a witness shall sign, as indicated on the form. The Refusal of Treatment Form (HS 027, April 2024) is incorporated into this rule and is available electronically at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-17515.
(3) A youth’s refusal of three consecutive dosages of a prescribed medication excluding injectables requires notification to the DHA or prescribing Physician.
(4) A youth’s refusal of prescribed injectable medications requires immediate notification to the DHA, physician designee or the prescribing psychiatric practitioner.
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS. History–New 3-16-14, Amended 2-5-25.
Effective: 2/5/2025.