The proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify requirements for those who are licensed but are required to practice under the supervision of another Florida licensed physician.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Medicine

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B8-4.025: Licensure Under Supervision
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify requirements for those who are licensed but are required to practice under the supervision of another Florida licensed physician.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments clarify requirements for those who are licensed but are required to practice under the supervision of another Florida licensed physician.
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: 458.309 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 458.311, 458.313, 458.3145, 458.315, 458.316, 458.3165, 458.317 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: Joy A. Tootle, Executive Director, Board of Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B8-4.025 Licensure Under Supervision.

When an applicant is certified for licensure, but said licensure is restricted in such a manner as to require a period of practice under supervision of another licensee approved by the Board, the applicant’s license shall not be issued until a supervisor is approved by the Board. However, unless provided otherwise in the Board’s Order, the person who is certified for licensure must have a supervisor approved within 12 months of the date the Board certifies the applicant for licensure. If the person certified for licensure does not obtain an approved supervisor within that 12 month period, the certification for licensure expires and the person must reapply for licensure.

(1) through (2)  No change.

(3) The proposed supervisor, practice plans, and designation of an area of practice shall be reviewed by the Probation Committee which shall make recommendations to the Board. The Chairman of the Credentials Probation Committee who may grant temporary approval of the proposed supervisor, practice plan, and designation of an area of practice. Final approval may not be granted until the proposed supervisor and the applicant appear before the Probation Committee unless the appearance requirement is waived by the Probation Committee.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 458.309 FS. Law Implemented 458.311, 458.313, 458.3145, 458.315, 458.316, 458.3165, 458.317 FS. History–New 9-21-93, Formerly 61F6-22.025, 59R-4.025, Amended 3-12-08,                      .

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Credentials Committee, Board of Medicine
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Medicine
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 3, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 14, 2012