Rule: 65G-7.002

Rule Title: Authorization for Medication Administration and Informed Consent Requirement

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Chapter:

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

3/26/2026

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority 393.501(1) , 393.506(6) FS. Law Implemented 393.506 FS. History–New 3-30-08, Amended 7-1-19, 3-26-26.

References in this version:

Ref-10587 Authorization for Medication Administration

Ref-10588 Informed Consent for Medication Administration

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

65G-7.002

Authorization for Medication Administration and Informed Consent Requirement

Effective:

03/26/2026

Proposed

65G-7.001

......

The proposed amendments will bring the rules into compliance with

Chapter 2025-111, Laws of Florida. The law amended

section 393.506, F.S., to include requirements regarding the administration of insulin to Agency clients ....

2/5/2026

Vol. 52/24

Development

65G-7.001

......

The Agency is amending the medication administration rules to comply with

Chapter 2025-111, Laws of Florida. This law amended

section 393.506, F.S., to authorize the subcutaneous administration of insulin and epinephrine ....

8/11/2025

Vol. 51/155

Final

65G-7.002

Authorization for Medication Administration and Informed Consent Requirement

Effective:

07/01/2019

Change

65G-7.001

......

Definitions, Authorization for Medication Administration and Informed Consent, Self-Administration of Medication without Supervision, Medication Administration Trainer Requirements, Medication Administration ....

5/8/2019

Vol. 45/90

Correction

65G-7.001

......

Definitions, Authorization for Medication Administration and Informed Consent, Self-Administration of Medication without Supervision, Medication Administration Trainer Requirements, Medication Administration ....

5/8/2019

Vol. 45/90

Public Hearing

65G-7.001

......

This hearing is to discuss rule amendments to

Chapter 65G-7, F.A.C., which with statutory changes to s. 393.506, F.S., as adopted by the Florida ....

April 16, 2019, 9:00 a.m.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room ....

3/1/2019

Vol. 45/42

Proposed

65G-7.001

......

The purpose and effect of these rule amendments is to update

Chapter 65G-7, F.A.C., to comply with statutory changes to s. 393.506, F.S., as adopted by the Florida Legislature in Ch. 107, Laws of Fla, (2018).

12/19/2018

Vol. 44/245

Development

65G-7.001

......

The purpose and effect of these rule amendments is to update

Chapter 65G-7, F.A.C., to comply with statutory changes to s. 393.506, F.S., as adopted by the Florida Legislature in Ch. 107, Laws of Fla, (2018).

10/9/2018

Vol. 44/197

Workshop

65G-7.001

......

The standards for the administration of medication by direct service providers.

October 27, 2017, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Room ....

10/18/2017

Vol. 43/202

Workshop

65G-7.001

......

The purpose of this hearing is to gather public comment regarding the current rules providing standards for the administration of medication ....

October 27, 2017

3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

4030 Esplanade Way, Room ....

10/16/2017

Vol. 43/200

Workshop

65G-7.001

......

The standards for the administration of medication by direct service providers

October 27, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

4030 Esplanade Way

Room ....

10/16/2017

Vol. 43/200

Final

65G-7.002

Authorization for Medication Administration and Informed Consent

Effective:

03/30/2008

Change

65G-7.001

......

Definitions, Determination of Need for Assistance with Medication Administration; Informed Consent, Medication Administration Training Course, Validation Requirements, Medication Administration Procedures, ....

2/15/2008

Vol. 34/07

Change

65G-7.001

......

Definitions, Determination of Need for Assistance with Medication Administration; Informed Consent, Medication Administration Training Course, Validation Requirements, Medication Administration Procedures, ....

2/1/2008

Vol. 34/05

Public Hearing

65G-7.001

......

This hearing will give affected persons an opportunity to present evidence and argument on all issues relating to the above-named rules, pursuant ....

November 19, 2007, 2:00 p.m.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Room 301, 4030 Esplanade ....

10/26/2007

Vol. 33/43

Proposed

65G-7.001

......

To establish standards and procedures for training direct service providers to provide agency clients with medication administration assistance or assistance with self-administration of medication. The rule also provides ....

10/5/2007

Vol. 33/40

Development

65G-7.001

......

The purpose of this rule is to develop standards for medication administration by direct service providers.

6/1/2007

Vol. 33/22

Workshop

65G-7.001

......

The standards for the administration of medication by direct service providers.

June 27, 2007, 3:00 p.m.

4030 Esplanade Way, Room 301C, Tallahassee, Florida

6/1/2007

Vol. 33/22

Development

65G-7.001

......

To provide Developmental Services (DS) waiver direct service providers, or direct service staff employed by DS waiver providers, who do not currently hold a professional medical license and who provide direct services to ....

3/2/2007

Vol. 33/09