64B32-5.006. Mediation  


Effective on Monday, May 31, 2004
  • 1(1) “Mediation” means a process whereby a mediator appointed by the Department acts to encourage and facilitate resolution of a legally sufficient complaint. It is an informal and nonadversarial process with the objective of assisting the parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. When an offense subject to mediation is also a citation violation, the mediator shall be informed regarding the citation penalty for the offense.

    67(2) For purposes of Section 72456.078, F.S., 74the Board designates as being appropriate for mediation:

    82(a) First time violations of subsection 8864B32-6.001(2), 89F.A.C., failure to respond to a continuing education audit.

    98(b) Failure to notify the Department of a change of address as required by Rule 11364B32-1.006, 114F.A.C., if there is a dispute and the Respondent did not timely respond to a notice of noncompliance.

    132(c) Issuance of a bad check to the Department under Section 143468.365(1)(l), F.S., 145if there is a dispute and the Respondent did not timely respond to a notice of noncompliance.

    162(d) Violation of continuing education requirements under Section 170468.361, F.S.

    172(e) Unprofessional conduct violations under Rule 17864B32-5.003, 179F.A.C.

    180(f) Exercising influence on a patient to exploit the patient for financial gain under Section 195468.365(1)(u), F.S.

    197(g) Failure to pay required fees and/or fines in a timely matter if disputed under Section 213468.365(1)(i), F.S.

    215Specific Authority 217456.078 FS. 219Law Implemented 221456.078 FS. 223History–New 3-21-95, Formerly 59R-74.005, 64B8-74.005, Amended 5-31-04.

     

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