The proposed rule amendment will implement new statutory provisions of Ch. 2024- 260, Laws of Florida (HB 849), and will set forth the minimum requirements for veterinary medical records which are not as extensive as ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Veterinary Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G18-18.002Maintenance of Medical Records

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment will implement new statutory provisions of Ch. 2024-

260, Laws of Florida (HB 849), and will set forth the minimum requirements for veterinary medical records which

are not as extensive as those for in-person veterinary medical care.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment implements new statutory provisions of Ch. 2024-260, Laws of Florida (HB 849), and to clarify and revise the rule as necessary.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 474.206, 474.2165 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 474.2165 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: Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751, N13, or by electronic mail - [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G18-18.002 Maintenance of Medical Records.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Medical records shall be created as treatment is provided or within 24 hours from the time of treatment and include the date of each service performed. They shall contain the following information:

(a) Name of owner or agent,

(b) Patient identification,

(c) Record of any vaccinations administered,

(d) Complaint or reason for provision of services,

(e) History,

(f) Physical examination to include, but not limited to patient weight, temperature, pulse, and respiration, or noted exceptions to the collection of said information,

(g) A telehealth provider shall make notation that the examination was conducted by telehealth. If the telehealth the provider is unable to obtain any of the required information the record should state reason for deficiency,

(h) Any present illness or injury noted,

(i) Provisional diagnosis or health status determination.

(4) In addition, medical records shall contain the following information if these services are provided or occur during the examination or treatment of an animal or animals:

(a) Clinical laboratory reports,

(b) Radiographs and their interpretation,

(c) Consultation,

(d) Treatment – medical, surgical,

(e) Hospitalization,

(f) Drugs prescribed, administered, or dispensed along with the route, strength, and dosage of the drug and time said drug was administered if not otherwise discernible from the record,

(g) Tissue examination report,

(h) Necropsy findings.

(5) through (9) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 474.206, 474.2165 FS. Law Implemented 474.2165 FS. History–New 4-6-81, Formerly 21X-18.02, Amended 3-13-90, Formerly 21X-18.002, Amended 7-4-95, 12-30-97, 8-23-98, 11-18-12,                             .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 19, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 7, 2024