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.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment limits approved supervisors to those licensees who have not had disciplinary action taken against their licenses.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.035 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.035 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE 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,________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 22, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: October 20, 2006