For Rule 64B5-12.013, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for continuing education for prescribing of controlled substances and to update language regarding approval of those courses. For Rule 64B5-12.0185, F.A.C....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B5-12.013Continuing Education Requirements; Specific Continuing Education Course Requirements; and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

64B5-12.0185Standards for Board Approval of Pro Bono Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 64B5-12.013, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for continuing education for prescribing of controlled substances and to update language regarding approval of those courses. For Rule 64B5-12.0185, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to add a pro bono program approved by the Board.

SUMMARY: For Rule 64B5-12.013, F.A.C., the requirements for continuing education for prescribing of controlled substances and language regarding approval of those courses will be updated. For Rule 64B5-12.0185, F.A.C., a Board-approved pro bono program will be added to the rule.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013(9), 456.0301, 456.031, 466.004(4), 466.0135, 466.014 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(9), 456.0301, 456.031, 456.033, 466.0135, 466.014, 466.017(4) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-12.013 Continuing Education Requirements; Specific Continuing Education Course Requirements; and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) Prescribing of Controlled Substances: As part of every biennial licensure renewal or for reactivation of a dental license, all licensed dentists shall complete a board-approved, two-hour continuing education course on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances.  Pursuant to section 456.0301, F.S., all licensees who are registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and authorized to prescribe controlled substances shall complete a board-approved 2-hour course on prescribing controlled substances by January 31, 2019 and at each subsequent biennium renewal or for reactivation of a license.

(a) The Board hereby deems the courses previously approved pursuant to section 456.0301, F.S., as approved to meet the requirement of this subsection. To receive board approval, the course must meet all the mandates of section 456.0301, F.S. The course may be offered in a distance learning format.

(b) No change.

(6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(9), 456.0301, 456.031, 466.004(4), 466.0135, 466.014 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(9), 456.0301, 456.031, 456.033, 466.0135, 466.014, 466.017(4) FS. History–New 4-2-86, Amended 12-31-86, 4-26-87, 7-20-87, 9-16-87, 11-18-89, 7-9-90, Formerly 21G-12.013, Amended 5-19-94, 7-18-94, Formerly 61F5-12.013, Amended 11-15-95, 4-8-96, Formerly 59Q-12.013, Amended 2-17-98, 2-15-99, 3-11-99, 11-9-00, 5-20-01, 8-25-03, 5-31-04, 7-13-05, 2-14-06, 12-25-06, 10-10-10, 4-19-18, 8-6-18,                                 .

 

64B5-12.0185 Standards for Board Approval of Pro Bono Programs.

(1) No change.

(2) The following pro bono programs are found by the Board to meet the foregoing requirements and are hereby approved by the Board:

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) SmileFaith, Incorporated’s charitiable dental events at its Veterans Dental Clinic.

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(9) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(9) FS. History–New 2-15-99, Amended 5-12-16,                      .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 23, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 24, 2019