64B8-55.004. Mediation  


Effective on Tuesday, June 3, 2003
  • 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.

    44(2) For purposes of Section 49456.078, F.S., 51the Board designates the following as being appropriate for mediation.

    61(a) Failure to respond timely to a continuing education audit;

    71(b) Failure to comply with advertising requirements, where there has been no harm to any patients;

    87(c) Permitting a license to become delinquent for fewer than 30 days, provided the licensee has not practiced, attempted to practice, or offered to practice the profession during the delinquency period;

    118(d) Offering discounted or free professional services without providing the statement required by Section 132456.062, F.S., 134where there has been no harm to any patients.

    143Specific Authority 145456.078, 146478.43 FS. 148Law Implemented 150456.078 FS. 152History–New 12-17-01, Amended 6-3-03.

     

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