The word “prescription” is added before the words “hearing aid(s)” to clarify that the hearing aids, as used in the rule, are not over-the-counter hearing aids as defined in CFR Section 800.30 (2022).

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B20-9.006Recordkeeping and Retention

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The word “prescription” is added before the words “hearing aid(s)” to clarify that the hearing aids, as used in the rule, are not over-the-counter hearing aids as defined in CFR Section 800.30 (2022).

SUMMARY: The word “prescription” is added before the words “hearing aid(s)” to clarify that the hearing aids, as used in the rule, are not over-the-counter hearing aids as defined in CFR Section 800.30 (2022).

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: 468.1135(4), 468.1225(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), 468.1245(1), (2), (3), 468.1246 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.1135, 468.1225, 468.1245, 468.1246 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: Danielle Terrell, Executive Director, Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B20-9.006 Recordkeeping and Retention.

(1) No Change.

(2) No Change.

(a) Each licensee who provides audiology services, as set forth in Section 468.1125(6), F.S., other than the fitting or selling of a hearing aid, to individuals or groups, shall create and maintain, for a period of four (4) years, records and documentation of:

1. through 4. No Change.

(b) Each licensee who fits and sells a prescription hearing aid shall create and maintain, for a period of four (4) years, records and documentation of:

1. through 4. No Change.

5. The receipt for the sale of prescription hearing aids required by Section 468.1245(2), F.S.; and,

6. No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 468.1135(4), 468.1225(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), 468.1245(1), (2), (3), 468.1246 FS. Law Implemented 468.1135, 468.1225, 468.1245, 468.1246 FS. History–New 11-8-06, ______________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 14, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 3, 2022