64B16-27.851. Record-Keeping for Orthotics and Pedorthics

(1) The pharmacist or supportive personnel shall prepare and maintain in a timely manner patient records which include, at a minimum, the following:

(a) The patient name, address and telephone number;

(b) The location and dates of all treatment, evaluation or consultation;

(c) The name of the prescribing physician;

(d) All prescriptions pertaining to services provided to the patient;

(e) A treatment or service plan;

(f) Progress notes for each session;

(2) The licensee may charge a fee for the reproduction of records, which shall be no greater than $ 1.00 per page for the first 25 pages, and $0.50 per page for every page after 25. In addition, the actual cost of postage may be added. Reasonable costs of reproducing radiographs and such other kinds of records shall be the actual costs. “Actual costs” means the cost of the material and supplies used to duplicate the record and the labor and overhead costs associated with the duplication.

(3) The licensee shall retain the patient record for at least four (4) years from the date of last entry, unless otherwise provided by law.

Rulemaking Authority 465.1901 FS. Law Implemented 456.057(17), 465.0155, 465.022 FS. History-New 5-2-07, Amended 3-18-15.