The purpose and effect of this rule development is to limit approved supervisors to those licensees who have not had disciplinary action taken against their licenses.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-3.001: Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is to limit approved supervisors to those licensees who have not had disciplinary action taken against their licenses.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Definitions.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.802, 468.803 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B14-3.001 Definitions.

(1) through (24) No change.

(25) Qualified Supervisor - an individual licensed or certified as required by the applicable rule who has not had action taken against his or her license or certification by a licensing jurisdiction or certifying body.

(26)(25) Residency – a training program that meets the requirements of Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C.

(27)(26) Shoe Modification – additions to footwear that alter the forces applied to the foot, making the footwear therapeutic.

(28)(27) Soft – composed of materials such as fabric or foams having a porous cellular structure without any rigid support either internal or external other than flexible supports used to maintain proper fit.

(29)(28) Therapeutic – applying forces to the body to modify structural alignment, correct a deformity or alleviate pain.

Specific Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 468.802, 468.803 FS. History–New 10-21-99, Amended 2-19-04, 5-5-04,                    .