The Board proposes to amend rule language to include ABC certification for pedorthists, update the application including adding BCP to the application instructions, and, add a board approved medical records course as a requirement for licensure.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B14-4.003: Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to amend rule language to include ABC certification for pedorthists, update the application including adding BCP to the application instructions, and, add a board approved medical records course as a requirement for licensure.

Summary: New language is being added for mandatory courses and to modify the application form.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS:

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 Cost (SERC) was not necessary and that these rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS.

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

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists /MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B14-4.003 Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure.

(1) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotist or prosthetist under Section 468.803(3)(a) or (b), F.S., the applicant must submit an Application for Licensure, form DH-MQA 1132, 11/10 8/08, herein incorporated by reference, which is available from the Board office or at the board’s website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/OrthPros/index.html, and provide:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses, and, beginning December 1, 2011 of a Board approved medical records course.

(2) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter under Section 468.803(4)(c), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses, and, beginning December 1, 2011 of a Board approved medical records course.

(3) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter assistant under Section 468.803(4)(d), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses.

(4) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as a pedorthist under Section 468.803(3)(e), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses.

(5) Each applicant, as a condition to initial licensure, shall attend and provide proof of attending, a Board approved two-hour course relating to the prevention of medical errors. The course must include a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS. History–New 12-10-98, Amended 11-11-02, 11-1-05, 9-21-06, 4-19-09, 4-12-10,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

DATE OF PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 5, 2010

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 23, 2011