Florida Respite Care Services Policy Manual

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The Florida Respite Care Agency Policy Manual provides a comprehensive framework for the delivery of short-term relief services to caregivers of individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and age-related conditions throughout the state of Florida. This manual is aligned with the regulatory requirements of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). It also incorporates applicable federal guidelines, including those under the Lifespan Respite Care Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs such as iBudget Florida and the Long-Term Care Managed Care Program. The manual outlines key policies and procedures for service eligibility, caregiver assessment, individualized service planning, types of respite care (in-home, out-of-home, emergency, or planned), staff qualifications and training, safety and supervision standards, client rights, documentation and reporting, and quality assurance. It is designed to support agencies in providing safe, reliable, and person-centered respite services that promote caregiver well-being while ensuring continuity of care for the care recipient. As both a compliance and operational guide, the Florida Respite Care Services Agency Policy Manual ensures that providers meet all applicable state and federal regulations while delivering high-quality respite care that strengthens families and supports long-term community living.